Nissan 350Z Engine

VITAL STATISTICS
Model: 350Z GTEngine type: V6, 3498cc

Power: 280bhp @ 6200rpm

Torque: 270 lb ft @ 4800rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive

Suspension: (front) Multilink with double wishbone (rear)

MultilinkTyres: (front) 225/45 R18 (rear) 245/45 R18

Acceleration: 0 to 62mph: 5.9sec

Fuel/CO2: 24.8mpg (combined) / 273g/km

Top speed: 155mph

2010 Lotus Exige

Engine: 4 cylinder in-line 1.8 litre, transverse mid mounted, water cooled with front mounted oil cooler. Double overhead camshafts with mechanical tappets and electronic multi-point fuel injection system. Lotus developed engine management controller.

Maximum Power 177 bhp / 179PS / 132.5kW @ 7800rpm Torque 171 Nm @ 5000rpm

Transmission: 5 speed transaxle driving rear wheels. Close ratio gears fitted as standard equipment.

Performance: Maximum speed 136 mph (219 km/h) 0 — 60 mph 4.7 Sec 0 — 100 km/h 4.9 Sec0 — 100 mph 12.3 Sec

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The Rival
2010 Porsche Cayman
Performance
The base engine for the Cayman is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque. The speedier Cayman S is a 3.4-liter six-cylinder that gets 310 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to fuel economy, the Cayman gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway (for the standard manual transmission with the base engine).
Car pricing: Priced from $51,400.
Engine: Base is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque.
Transmission: Five-speed manual standard.
Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.

Jaguar XKR convertible

The 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible got a lot of power under the hood (given her dance routines, we'll assume the same is true of Ms. Knowles). The XKR has 510 hp, far more than the 385 hp in the XK Portfolio. It's also got 461 lb-ft of torque and a six-speed transmission, which adds up to a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds. Let me tell you, that is believable number. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph

Specs for the 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible As Tested
5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine making 510 hp
Six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Adaptive dynamics and differential control
Adaptive cruise control
Lunar Gray paint with Ivory and Oyster interior and oak veener
19-inch Tamana wheels


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THE OPPOSITION
Model BMW 650i Sport £54,870
For Affordable by these standards, room in back, handling
Against Odd looks, characterless to drive, and it's got iDrive



Model Mercedes SL 500 £75,925
For Coupé and a convertible in one, strong engine, looks
Against Two seats only, ageing interior, limited boot space

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porsche 911 Carrera 4

VITAL STATISTICS
Model Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Engine type Six cylinders, flat formation, 3824cc
Power/Torque 355bhp @ 6,600rpm / 295lb ft @ 4,600rpm
Transmission Six-speed manual
Fuel/CO2 23.9mpg (combined) / 285g/km
Performance 0-62mph: 4.8sec / Top speed: 179mph
Price £69,900
Rating 4/5



THE OPPOSITION
Model BMW M6 £79,760
For Pile-driving performance from a great engine
Against More ultra-fast grand tourer than raw sports car

Model Maserati Coupé £56,650
For Name, engine and image to challenge the best
Against But not build quality or handling


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