Jaguar’s 2-door entry-level XE Roadster may be making a public appearance in the near future, rumors suggest. The former XK convertible has been redesigned, at least as much as artists renderings of the 2012 XE roadster show. The vehicle has grown in size, it’ still no 4-seater, but a longer chassis and rounder grill give the XE that frightful look other sports cars tremble at.

There’s no word yet on an exact engine size, or if the XE will actually be able to take on its greatest luxury sport competition – the Maserati GranTurismo – we still look forward to a new 2-door Jag. Both models are also expected to ride on an updated version of the XK’s aluminum chassis.