Jaguar S-Type

Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Production	1999–2008
Assembly	Birmingham, West Midlands, England Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho)
Successor	Jaguar XF
Class	Mid-size luxury car Executive car
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford DEW98 platform
Engine	2.5 L AJ-V6 V6 3.0 L AJ-V6 V6 4.0 L AJ-V8 V8 4.2 L AJ-V8 V8 2.7 L AJD-V6 V6
Transmission	4 speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed semi-automatic
Wheelbase	114.5 in (2,908 mm)
Length	2006-08: 193.1 in (4,905 mm) 2002-05: 192.0 in (4,877 mm) 2000-01: 191.3 in (4,859 mm)
Width	2006-08: 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 2000-05: 71.6 in (1,819 mm)
Height	2000-03: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 2004-05: 56.0 in (1,422 mm) 2006-08: 57.0 in (1,448 mm)
Curb weight	1800 kg (3970 Lbs)
Related	Ford Thunderbird Lincoln LS Jaguar XF
Designer	Geoff Lawson Ian Callum (2004 Face lift)

The Jaguar S-Type was a mid-size luxury/executive car that debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and went on sale in spring 1999. The name was a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1963.

Model history (1998-2008)

Overview

The S-Type was produced at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich facility in Birmingham, England. The car was styled by Geoff Lawson and is based on the Jaguar DEW platform/Ford DEW platform, shared with the Lincoln LS.

The first S-Types ("X200" 1999–2002) are distinguished by a U-shaped centre console and optional touch screen navigation system. The traditional leaping jaguar hood ornament was optional even though it is approved by the US and EU standards and breaks away in the case of an accident. Subsequent models ("X202", "X204", "X206"; the last digit denoting the model year) have the Jaguar logo incorporated within the radiator grille and a more traditional 'looped' styling for the centre console.

1999–2004 Jaguar S-Type sedan (Australia)

The supercharged S-Type R (Jaguar STR for short) joined the lineup in 2002, and the hope was that it would compete with BMW's M5 and the Mercedes E55 AMG. The R was powered by the newly revised 4.2 Litre V8 with an Eaton M112 supercharger producing 400 hp (300 kW; 410 PS) and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 s (0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 s). It included 18 inch (457 mm) alloy wheels, wire-mesh grille and monochromatic paint. The R also has a rear apron, side-skirts, and front apron with built-in fog-lamps, a rear spoiler, a brace located near the rear subframe, and R badging on the boot lid and both front fenders (wings). It was the most expensive S-Type, with a base price of £50,040 in the UK (US$58,995 in the United States).

Later models of the S-Type R featured a revised pulley system for the Eaton M112 supercharger allowing it to produce an extra 20 hp (15 kW; 20 PS).

Also added on the 2003 model was an electronic parking-brake paddle-switch that replaced the conventional manually-operated lever for the rear brakes. For the 2003 model year, the Jaguar S-type was given a 6-speed, automatic ZF 6HP26 transmission as well as a revised 3.0 L V6 engine with 235 hp (175 kW) (US spec) versus 210 hp (160 kW) for the 1999 to 2002 models. The 2003 model featured a revised dash, centre console and a grille with the Jaguar badge to give the vehicle a more Jaguar-like appearance.

A minor facelift on the 2004 model year featured redesigned front and rear aprons, a slightly modified grille, remodeled rear light clusters, an aluminium hood (bonnet), and a new 2.7 L V6 diesel engine with 207 hp (154 kW). The windscreen washer jets were incorporated into the windscreen wiper arms. Internally there was no difference except a flip open key.

Powertrain

From model years 1999 to 2002, the S-Type rear-wheel-drive was equipped with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed J-Gate Ford 5R55N transmission. From 2003, the S-Type was produced with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed J-Gate transmission that allows automatic gear selection or clutchless manual gear selection. The 2004 diesel saw the introduction of a 6-speed manual transmission, it was also available with the 6-speed J-Gate automatic transmission.

The vehicle was powered by a variety of petrol and diesel engines. The 2.5 L V6 engine was not available for vehicles exported to the United States and Canada.

• 2.5 L V6 201 hp (150 kW; 204 PS) 2003-2005
• 3.0 L V6 210 hp (160 kW; 210 PS) 1999-2002
• 3.0 L V6 240 hp (180 kW; 240 PS) 2003-2008
• 4.0 L V8 282 hp (210 kW; 286 PS) 1999-2002
• 4.2 L V8 300 hp (220 kW; 300 PS) 2003-2008
• 4.2 L V8 supercharged 400 hp (300 kW; 410 PS) 2003-2008
• 2.7 L V6 Twin-turbo diesel 207 bhp (154 kW; 210 PS) 2004-2008

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  2006-08 Jaguar S-Type (North America)

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  2003 Jaguar S-Type Sport Plus (UK)

Replacement (2008)

The S-Type was discontinued in the spring of 2008, replaced by the XF.

Facts

The S-Type is available on special request in U.A.E (United Arab Emirates).

In his song Hey Mama from the album Late Registration, American rapper Kanye West says "Imma get you a jag,whatever else you want,just tell me the kind of S-Type Donda West like."

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