Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
The British fans warmly welcomed the S-Type's re-birth, and they saw it as a bright future for their beloved brand, which was under Ford's management.
After a long period of financial troubles, Jaguar was doing fine again under Ford's management. It had some plans for the future, and the S-Type was only one part of the American carmaker plans to revive the British brand.
Jaguar introduced the original S-Type in 1963, and the design team carried over its lines on the new model. It was a retro-design done right. A heart-shaped grille completed its rounded lines and the design of the quad headlights. Jaguar built the new lineup to fill the gap below the XJ lineup, and the plans for launching a smaller sibling, the X-Type, were on the way.
Besides the exterior look, the S-Type was a luxurious sedan with a mix of leather and wood-trims interior. Unfortunately, some plastic panels and Ford buttons spoiled the car's exquisite look. Its suspension was tuned for comfort and, thanks to its generous wheelbase, provided enough legroom for all passengers.
Technically, the S-Type was based on the same platform as the Lincoln LS, and that explained why it offered such a long wheelbase. Under the hood, Jaguar installed a choice of two gasoline engines and, for the European market, a 2.7-liter V-6 turbo-diesel engine developed in cooperation with Peugeot. Depending on the powerplant and market destination, the S-Type featured a manual or an automatic gearbox fitted as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 6800 RPM 243 HP @ 6800 RPM 240 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 300 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.33 in (4860 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.7 in (1,534/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.5 in (2908 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 249 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 5AT (248 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 209 KW @ 6100 RPM 284 HP @ 6100 RPM 280 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 390 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.6 in (2911 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 283 g/km |