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Car enthusiasts don’t need to buy a four-door sedan or cumbersome SUV to enjoy some luxury. Instead, those with a taste for the finer things in life can opt for a fast luxury sports car to conquer their weekend drives in style and comfort. Quick, sharp, sports coupes and convertibles like the Porsche 718 Boxster, Jaguar F-Type, and BMW Z4 will add fun and refinement to your drives.  

Is Jaguar F-Type a luxury car?

The Jaguar F-Type is a luxury sports car with a coupe and a convertible option. Moreover, the 2023 F-Type has just one engine size, and it’s a symphonic horsepower machine. Specifically, the Jaguar F-Type has a supercharged 5.0L V8 with either 444 or a neck-snapping 575 horsepower, depending on the trim. Even better, the British luxury sports car offers all-wheel drive (AWD) for grippy handling and thrust-happy launches. 

Of course, fans of the F-Type, its contrast stitching, and supercharged V8, you’ll have to pay a premium. Specifically, the 2023 Jaguar F-Type Standard starts at around $74,675. Still, fans of top-tier AWD Corvette-fighting performance will have to contend with the $109,775 starting price point of the Jaguar F-Type R. Even the range-topping F-Type R is more affordable than an entry-level 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, though. 

Is the new Z4 a hard top?

The BMW Z4 lacks a hard top, but its performance credentials, premium badge, and posh interior establish it as a desirable luxury sports car to smash any weekend drive. Fortunately for drivers who want a hard top Z4, the Toyota GR Supra is the BMW’s sibling car and packs the same engine options in a coupe-only construction. Fans who want the drop-top BMW roadster are looking at a starting price point of around $53,795 for the 2.0L four-cylinder variant and $66,295 for the 3.0L M40i.  

The BMW Z4 is one of the finest luxury sports cars to tackle your weekend drives., like the Boxster.
BMW Z4 | BMW

Still, that puts the Z4 at a more affordable starting point than the Jaguar F-Type Standard. That’s impressive considering the V6-powered M40i’s 3.8-second sprint to 60 mph in Car and Driver’s testing. Numbers like that establish the Z4 as a fast luxury sports car to rival the best.  

How much will the Mercedes SL cost?

The Mercedes-Benz SL is back, but it’s all-AMG and demands a premium. The entry-level 2022 AMG SL 55 starts at $138,450, and the range-topping costs around $179,150. Like the Jaguar F-Type, both SL trims pack the same engine option in a different state of tune. The SL 55’s twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 produces 469 horsepower, while the SL 63 makes a tire-shredding 577 horsepower. 

Moreover, the new SL packs 4Matic AWD and rear-axle steering to complement the roadster’s power. Even better, the new SL is a landscape of carbon fiber, Alcantara, and leather befitting the finest luxury sports cars.  

Is the Porsche 718 Boxster a luxury sports car?

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman aren’t jealous younger siblings of the 911. The new 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster is a taut, focused luxury sports car with roadster credentials. Better yet, the GTS and Spyder trims produce 394 and 414 horsepower from their 4.0L flat six-cylinder engines, respectively. 

The Porsche 718 Boxster, like the BMW Z4 and Jaguar F-Type, is a fast, luxury sports car with character to spare.
Porsche 718 Boxster | Porsche

Furthermore, the 718 Boxster GTS starts at around $93,850, making it a viable alternative to the Jaguar F-Type R and Mercedes-Benz SL. 

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Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).