Jaguar S-Type

The Jaguar S-Type saloon is a model of motorcar introduced in 1999 (for the 2000 model year) by the British manufacturer Jaguar.

The name was a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1964.

The model is expected to be updated again in 2008 with the new XJ's aluminum chassis.

The S-Type remains in production at its Castle Bromwich facility in Birmingham, England. It is based on the Ford/Jaguar DEW platform which it currently shares with the Lincoln LS, but with substantial modifications. The car was styled by the late Geoff Lawson. A minor facelift in 2004 refined the car's overall appearance. It also received an aluminium hood.

The supercharged S-Type R joined the lineup in 2003. The "R" is powered by a supercharged V8 producing 390 hp (291 kW), and can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 s (100 km/h in 5.6 s). It includes 18 inch (457 mm) wheels, wire mesh grille and dramatic monochromatic paint. The R also has a sportier front fascia with fog lamps built in, a rear spoiler, a brace located near the rear subframe, and "R" badging on the rear deck lid and both front fenders. It is the most expensive S-Type, with a base price of $58,995 USD.

Powertrain

The rear wheel drive S-Type is currently produced (as of model year 2003) with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed J-Gate transmission that allows automatic gear selection or clutchless manual gear selection. From model years 2000 to 2002, the S-Type was equipped with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed J-Gate transmission.

The vehicle is powered by a variety of petrol engines (Jaguar intends to introduce a diesel model in the future). The 2.5 L engine is not available for vehicles exported to the United States and Canada.

• 2.5 L V6 201 hp (150 kW) 2003-onwards
• 3.0 L V6 240 hp (180 kW)
• 4.0 L V8 290 hp (220 kW) 2000-2002
• 4.2 L V8 300 hp (220 kW) 2003-onwards
• 4.2 L V8 supercharged 400 hp (300 kW) 2003-onwards