Jaguar S Type


Pros Iconic British status symbol. Beautiful car inside and out. High luxury. High performance.

Cons High insurance.


Jaguar S Type

  • Jaguar S Type - History


    The S type is a classic Jag, an iconic British car synonymous with the swinging sixties and in particular swinging London. The original, which was launched in 1963, was one of the highest performance vehicles around at the time, with a look which combined total swagger with imperial style and distinction. The original S-Types were cancelled in August 1968 with the arrival of the larger Jaguar XJ6. The modern S type takes its look from the classic Jaguar S-Types of the 60s, the Mark II, and continues a reputation for style and performance and superb interior and exterior design. The modern Jaguar S-Type was introduced in the late nineties and is marketed as a mid-size luxury / executive car.


    Jaguar S Type - Overview


    The S type is famous for its distinctive styling - the bold grille and famous raked bonnet. Its an engineering masterpiece. Current models include the high performance 4.2-litre V8 supercharged engine, Jaguars most potent production engine, delivering an exhilarating 400 hp. Constructed in light compacted Graphite Iron, the S-Types twin turbocharged diesel engine manages reasonable fuel efficiency of 41.5 mpg on basic models as well as high performance. Features include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard on all models; as well as Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Adaptive Cruise Control, quality upholstery, fine leathers, highly polished wooden veneers or contemporary aluminum. The plush, leather seats of SE models feature colour-keyed upper facia and door top rolls, and leather trimmed four spoke steering wheel. Luxury redesigned classic leather seats are on all SE models, available with optional distinctive satin mahogany veneer. Apart from the hefty prices the only other downside is that S-Type insurance groups start at group 14 and rise to group 19, only one below the most expensive rating of 20. The modern S-Type is set to be discontinued in 2008 UK and replaced with a more contemporary looking vehicle so get one while you can.


    2007 Jaguar S Type Performance Spec


    2.7 Litre V6 Diesel 3.0 Litre / V6 4.2 Litre / V8 Supercharged


    6-speed manual - 6-speed auto/ 6-speed auto/ 6-speed auto

    Performance (manufacturers estimates)

    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) sec 8.1 (8.5) 8.2 (8.6) 7.5 (7.9) 5.3 (5.6)

    Top speed mph (km/h) 143 (230) 141 (2Jaguar S Type27) 145 (233) 155 (250) Limited

    Fuel Consumption

    Urban mpg (l/100km) 30.4 (9.3) 26.4 (10.7) 17.3 (16.3) 15.2 (18.6)

    Extra urban mpg (l/100km) 51.4 (5.5) 45.6 (6.2) 36.0 (7.8) 30.4 (9.3)

    Combined mpg (l/100km) 41.5 (6.8) 36.0 (7.8) 26.2 (10.8) 22.7 (12.4)

    Carbon dioxide emissions g/km 179 208 259 294

    Tank capacity gals (Ltr) approx. (incl. 5 Ltr reserve) 14.95 (68.0) 14.95 (68.0) 14.95 (68.0) 14.95 (68.0)


    2007 Jaguar S Type Features


    Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) - co-ordinates the best

    possible balance between ride and handling by analysing road conditions and

    making up to 3,000 adjustments every second to the suspension settings via

    electronically controlled dampers. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - intervenes in demanding driving situations by applying braking to individual wheels and reducing engine torque. Classic interior theme - Colour keyed upper facia and upper front door

    panels, Bronze Stained Sapele veneer on facia and door panels, leather gear

    knob (manual) or wooden gear knob (automatic). Classic seats with leather seat facings (8/6 way) - Drivers electric adjustment including fore/aft, height, cushion tilt, recline and passengers electric adjustment including fore/aft, height and recline.

    Classic seats with leather seat facings (10/8 way) - Drivers electric

    adjustment including fore/aft, height, cushion tilt, recline, lumbar support

    and passengers electric adjustment including fore/aft, height, recline and

    lumbar support.

    Sport interior theme - Warm Charcoal upper facia and upper front door

    panels, Aluminium facia and door panel inserts, leather gear knob (manual),

    sport leather gear knob with chrome sides (automatic).

    Sport perforated seats with leather seat facings (8/6 way) - Drivers electric

    adjustment including fore/aft, height, cushion tilt, recline and passengers

    electric adjustment including fore/aft, height and recline.

    R interior theme - Warm Charcoal upper facia and upper front door panels,

    Aluminium facia and door panel inserts, R leather steering wheel, R leather

    with chrome sides gear knob. R seats with leather seat facings (16/12 way) - Drivers electric adjustment including fore/aft, height, cushion tilt, recline, lumbar support, cushion length and passengers electric adjustment including fore/aft, height, cushion tilt,

    recline and lumbar support.

    Navigation system - With DVD mapping and a 7 inch Touch screen

    controls for postcode entry, audio, automatic climate control and

    (where fitted) JaguarVoice and Bluetooth telephone connectivity.

    Jaguar Sound System - With radio featuring EON, RDS, PTY, TA and

    single slot CD player with automatic volume control and 4 speakers.

    Jaguar Premium Sound System - With radio featuring EON, RDS, PTY,

    TA, DSP and single slot CD player with automatic volume control, power

    amplifier and 10 speakers. Bluetooth telephone connectivity - a Bluetooth equipped Jaguar, enables hands-free use of your mobile phone at any time when the

    phone is in the car. Bluetooth is compatible with a selected range of

    mobile phones from a number of different manufacturers.

    Bluetooth telephone pre-wire - pre-wire only of Bluetooth

    telephone connectivity. Does not include components to enable

    Bluetooth operation. (The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Jaguar Cars Limited is under license.)

    JaguarVoice - Voice control of audio, automatic climate control and

    (where fitted) Bluetooth telephone connectivity and Navigation.


    2007 Jaguar S Type Standard Specification


    • Safety

    • Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.)

    • Airbags, front and side (driver and front passenger)

    • Side curtain airbags

    • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

    • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

    • Energy absorbent seating system

    • Front and rear seat belts pre-tensioners

    • ISOfix anchor points for rear child seat

    • High level rear stop light

    • Security

    • Locking wheel nuts

    • Remote control central locking with drive-away locking

    • Security system with intrusion and perimetric alarm with

    • engine immobilizer


    SPIRIT

    (2.7D/3.0)


    • 6-speed electronic automatic transmission

    • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

    • Traction control

    • Vented disc brakes, front and rear

    • Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

    • Chrome grille surround with bright mesh grille

    • Chrome rear signature blade

    • Chrome bumper blades

    • Chrome side window surrounds

    • Headlamps with automatic on/off and manual levelling

    • Heated exterior mirrors with electric adjustment

    • Heated rear window with timer

    • Parking aid with rear sensors

    • Antares 7.5J x 17_ alloy wheels

    • Space saver spare wheel

    • Classic interior theme

    • Driver’s and passenger’s front seats with electric adjustment

    • New Classic seats with leather seat facings (8/6 way)

    • Folding 60/40 split rear seats

    • Leather 4-spoke steering wheel with remote controls for audio, cruise control, optional JaguarVoice® and Bluetooth® telephone connectivity

    • Automatic climate control with air filtration and dual zone temperature control for driver and front passenger

    • Cruise control

    • Steering column with electric adjustment for height and reach with entry and exit tilt-away

    • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

    • Trip computer with dual function

    • Variable ratio speed sensitive power steering

    • Jaguar Sound System

    XS

    (2.7D/3.0)

    in addition to Spirit

    • Body colour grille surround with bright mesh grille

    • Body colour bumper blades

    • Body kit (includes Front Fog Lights)

    • Satin black side window surrounds

    • Sport interior theme

    • Sport perforated seats with leather seat facings (8/6 way)

    • Mercury 8J x 18_ alloy wheels

    • Sports suspension

    SE

    (2.7D/3.0)

    in addition to Spirit


    • Metallic paint

    • Auto-dimming exterior mirrors (includes interior rear view mirror)

    • Rain sensing windscreen wipers

    • New Classic seats with leather seat facings (10/8 way)

    • Memory function with 2 settings for driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column and (where fitted) adjustable foot pedals

    • Twin front cup holders with auxiliary power socket

    • Navigation system with DVD mapping and 7 inch Touch screen

    • Triton 8J x 18_ alloy wheels


    S-TYPE R

    (4.2 Supercharged) in addition to Spirit


    • R suspension with Computer Active

    • Technology Suspension (CATS)

    • Jaguar R vented disc brakes with four piston silver colour callipers and Jaguar

    • R logo

    • Body colour grille surround with bright mesh grille

    • Body colour bumper blades

    • Rear spoiler

    • Satin black side window surrounds

    • Metallic paint

    • Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling

    • Headlamp washers

    • Auto-dimming exterior mirrors (includes interior rear view mirror)

    • Heated and power-folding exterior mirrors with electric adjustment

    • Heated windscreen with timer


    R interior theme

    • R seats with leather seat facings (16/12 way)

    • Variable heated front seats

    • Memory function with two settings for driver’s seat, exterior mirrors and steering column

    • Carpet mat set

    • Twin front cup holders with auxiliary power socket

    • Folding 60/40 split rear seats are not available on R

    • Ski-hatch with bag Barcelona 8J x 19_ (front) 9.5J x 19_ (rear) alloy wheels

    • Navigation system with DVD mapping and 7 inch Touch screen

    • Bluetooth® telephone pre-wire