Jaguar F-Type R AWD vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS - pictures

It's an all-wheel-drive supercar shoot-out between the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe and Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS. Can the Jag topple our current sports car champ? 

The F-Type R is powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine and produces 542bhp. It costs £91,660. 

Even though it's AWD, the Jag can still be pushed out of shape on the track, while the exhaust note is infectious. 

The luxurious interior features lots of leather, while the high-set dashboard puts the focus on the driver. 

Despite the rakish looks, cabin space is decent in the F-type. Optional panoramic sunroof bathes the cabin in light.

The Coupe addresses the F-Type drop-top's poor boot space issue with a 315-litre capacity that can be expanded slightly to 407 litres if you remove the parcel shelf. 

Jaguar's flagship looks as stunning as ever with crisp lines and gentle curves. 20-inch alloys, gaping grille and sleek headlamps add to the look. 

Diffuser-like rear bumper and quad exhausts of this R model add to the Jag's visual appeal.

Narrow tail-lights contribute to the car's svelte look.

The F-Type shot from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds in our tests and will go onto a claimed top speed of 186mph. 

Boots are located at opposite ends of these cars. The Jag's traditional layout makes a more practical proposition than Porsche's rear-engine, front-boot layout, but the 911's quirkiness makes it feel special. 

Both cars make a decent amount of noise, but the F-Type howls when you rev it. In our tests, it hit 115dB on our meter - that's as loud as a rock concert! 

Porsche is noticeably more wieldy than the Jag and handling is superb. allowing you to press on with confidence. 

The 911 doesn't feel quite as eager as the Jag, but that doesn't mean it's not fast. It was only 0.1 seconds slower to 60mph than the F-Type.

Inside, the centre console cocoons the driver.

Bucket seats add to the 911's sporty feel.

Optional £5,787 ceramic brakes impressed us on test.

There's no doubt the Porsche serves up plenty of kerb appeal thanks to its iconic design. It's especially distinctive in GTS trim.

The GTS looks every bit as imposing as the F-Type. Its low nose, sleek roofline and black styling details make the 911 really stand out.

Narrow tail-lights emphasise the Porsche's curves, while the slatted black grille and black badging are nice touches.

If four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox aren't vital, Porsche also offers a two-wheel-drive manual GTS. The chassis has a nicer balance and you'll save £7,581 if you opt for this rawest GTS model.