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2014 Audi R8
- Gorgeous from almost every angle
- The practical supercar
- Thriling V-10
- Finely executed details
- Fantastic handling
- Rearward visibility is poor
- Entry and exit are tough
- Cargo space is minimal
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2014 Jaguar F-Type
- A true sportscar, by the book
- Lightweight design
- V-6s don't leave power on the table
- Past performance promises: delivered
- Automatic-only--for now
- Convertible-only--for now
- Fits a pricing niche--a lofty one
- More elegant rear to front, than front to rear
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2014 Porsche 911
- Performance ranges from great to fantastic
- Modern take on classic good looks
- Comfortable, quiet interior
- Fair gas mileage for performance class
- Day-to-day practicality
- Electric power steering feel isn't quite 100%
- Can get expensive in a hurry
- Rear seat is cramped
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2014 Porsche Cayman
- Sleek, sporty looks
- Deep performance heritage
- Compact dimensions
- Lighter, stiffer chassis for 2014
- Not much cargo space
- Can get very pricey with extensive options list
- Rear-end styling seems a bit off
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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
- Stunning good looks
- Powerful, sonorous V-12 engine
- Hand-crafted interior
- Somewhat rough ride
- Less-than-stellar handling
- Exorbitant price tag
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette
- Sharp new style still honors the lineage
- Powerful engines
- Good gas mileage for a high-performance sports car
- Much-improved interior and features
- Balanced handling
- Still not a green machine
- Where's the turbo V-6 option?
- Numerous body vents only available in black
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2014 Maserati GranTurismo
- Italian couture
- Ferrari V-8 engine sings
- Stunning interior style and details
- Driving position is near-perfect
- Remarkable steering feel
- Automatic-only
- Heavy, long car that feels it
- Small trunk
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2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
- Iconic design, especially with the gullwing coupe
- Roadster has its own long, low-slung appeal
- Brilliant performance, even better sound
- First-rate interior
- Direct, engaging steering
- Not much space in the cabin
- Small trunk, which gets hot on longer drives
- Not great gas mileage
- A bit too far toward oversteer in setup
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2014 Nissan GT-R
- Unbelievable all-wheel-drive composure
- Rapid-fire dual-clutch shifts
- NASA-grade acceleration
- The only $100,000 car bargain we know of
- Premium Interior package's lavish leather
- Is it a supercar, or a supertuner?
- Driving without drama: good or bad?
- Stealthy clip of price increases
- Expensive for its brand
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2014 Aston Martin Vantage
- Fantastic exhaust notes
- Quick acceleration
- Aston Martin style and elegance
- Exclusivity
- Cabin can be noisy
- Ride is a bit rough
- Clunky, heavy shifts with the manual transmission
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