Jaguar S-Type

Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar S-Type (2004–2007)
Overview
Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Production	1999–2009
Model years	2000-2009
Assembly	Birmingham, England Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho) (assembly)
Designer	Geoff Lawson (1995) Ian Callum (2004 Facelift)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury / Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford DEW98 platform
Related	Lincoln LS
Powertrain
Engine	petrol 2.5 V6 3.0 V6 4.0 V8 4.2 V8 4.2 S V8 diesel 2.7 V6
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed semi-automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
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: 71.6 in (1,819 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)
Kerb weight	1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Jaguar XF

The Jaguar S-Type is a model of executive car that debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and was marketed by Jaguar for model years 1999-2008, reviving the nameplate of the company's 1963-66 S-Type. The S-Type received a mild facelift for model year 2005.

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.

The first S-Types ("X200" 1999–2002) are distinguished by a U-shaped centre console and optional touch-screen navigation system in the 2003 and later models. 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. In Australia, the "jag" bonnet ornament did not become available until 2004.

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 seconds (0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 s). It included 18-inch (457-millimeter) 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).

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).