Jaguar · 1999–2007

Jaguar S-Type

The Jaguar S-Type is an executive car which was made by Jaguar Cars from 1999 until 2007 with a facelift in 2004. It is a four-door saloon car with a three-box design and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The S-Type debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and revived a nameplate which Jaguar had previously used from 1963 until 1968. Produced at a time when Jaguar was owned by the Ford Motor Company (forming part of its Premier Automotive Group division), the S-Type shares its DEW98 platform with the Lincoln LS and the eleventh-generation Ford Thunderbird. Following its discontinuation it was replaced by the Jaguar XF, which uses a modified version of the same platform.

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Successor: Jaguar XF series

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Overview

After being privatised in 1984, Jaguar had been developing a smaller saloon to complement the XJ6 by the early 1990s, but these plans were axed following its takeover by Ford in 1989, only to resurface within a few years. The S-Type was produced at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich facility in Birmingham, England. The car was styled by Geoff Lawson in 1995 and is based on the Jaguar DEW platform/Ford DEW platform, shared with the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird. It was unveiled at the Birmingham International Motor Show on 20 October 1998. The first S-Types ("X200" 1999–2002) are distinguished by a U-shaped centre console and optional touchscreen navigation system in the 2003 and later models. The optional traditional leaping jaguar bonnet mascot 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. In Australia, the "leaper" bonnet mascot did not become available until 2004. The supercharged S-Type R joined the lineup in 2002 as a competitor to BMW's M5 and the Mercedes E55 AMG. The R was powered by the newly revised hand-built 4.2-Litre AJ V8 with an Eaton M112 supercharger, producing 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS) and capable of accelerating the car from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds (0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 s). The top speed was limited to 155 mph. It included 18-inch 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 wings. Also added on the 2003

Powertrain

The S-Type was powered by a variety of petrol and diesel engines. At launch, the V8 S-Type was powered by the 4.0L Jaguar AJ-V8 engine, the capacity of which was increased to 4.2L for the 2003 model year. Variants of this engine are used in Ford, Lincoln, Land Rover/Range Rover and Aston Martin models. The V6 petrol engines used were originally conceived by Porsche for use in a replacement 944, before being picked up by Ford to be developed into the Ford Duratec unit which is used extensively throughout the Ford model range (and in Ford subsidiary companies). With the Jaguar 3.0L version benefitting from Jaguar designed heads, variable valve timing and an additional 30bhp over the original Ford Duratec. The 2.5 L V6 engine was not available for vehicles exported to the United States and Canada. Diesel engines are the Ford/Peugeot 2.7L HDi Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 which is used in a number of Ford, Peugeot, Citroën, Jaguar and Land Rover models. From model years 1999 to 2002, the rear-wheel-drive S-Type was equipped with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed J-Gate Ford 5R55N transmission. From 2003, the S-Type was produced with either a 5-speed manual transmission (Getrag 221) or a six-speed J-Gate ( ZF 6HP26 transmission) that allows automatic manual gear selection. The 2004 diesel saw the introduction of a 6-speed manual transmission; it was also available with the six-speed J-Gate automatic transmission. Specifications.

Safety

== Reception == The car was praised on its release for its interior and ride. In particular, the 2.7 V6 twin-turbodiesel engine was described as 'a paragon of refinement, quietness, and fuel economy' by the European automotive press, with enough 'refinement and performance to wean anyone off petrol power'. The supercharged 'R' version was also praised for its speed and for 'proper rear-drive Jag' handling, however, the lack of a limited-slip differential was criticised, along with whine from the Eaton supercharger. The car, particularly the 3.0 Sport manual, was described by the Honest John website, as the spiritual successor to the Jaguar Mark 2.

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Specifications

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name: Jaguar S-Type
Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars
Model years: 1999–2008 (North America)
Production: March 1999–2007
Class: Mid-size luxury car / Executive car (E)
Body style: 4-door notchback saloon
Platform: Ford DEW98 platform
Layout: FR layout
Engine: petrol, 2.5 V6, 3.0 V6, 4.0 V8, 4.2 V8, 4.2 s/c V8, diesel, 2.7 V6
Transmission: 5-speed Getrag 221 manual (2.5 & 3.0 V6), 6-speed ZF S6-53 manual (2.7 D), 5-speed Ford 5R55E automatic (Phase 1), 6-speed ZF 6HP 26 J-Gate automatic (Phase 2 & 3)
Kerb weight: 1800 kg
Wheelbase: 114.5 in
Length: 2006–2007: 193.41 in, 2002–2005: 191.10 in, 2000–2001: 189.3 in
Width: 2006–2007: 71.6 in, 2000–2005: 71.6 in
Height: 2000–2003: 55.7 in, 2004–2005: 56.0 in, 2006–2007: 57.0 in
Designer: Geoff Lawson (1995), Ian Callum (2004 facelift)
Assembly: United Kingdom: Birmingham (Castle Bromwich Assembly)
Successor: Jaguar XF (X250)