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.