Jaguar S-Type (1999)

The Jaguar S-TypeTemplate:Efn is an executive car which was made by Jaguar Cars from 1999 until 2007 with a facelift in 2004.<ref name="RAC Jaguar S-Type used car review">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Honest John Jaguar S-Type history">Template:Cite web</ref> It is a four-door saloon carTemplate:Efn 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.

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. Template:Cn

1999–2004 Jaguar S-Type saloon (Australia)

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was unveiled at the Birmingham International Motor Show on 20 October 1998.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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 traditional leaping jaguar bonnet mascot was optional and 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, 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 hand-built 4.2-Litre V8 with an Eaton M112 supercharger, producing Template:Convert and could accelerate from 0 to Template:Convert in 5.3 seconds (0 to Template:Convert 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.

The Jaguar S-Type R is able to produce an extra 20 bhp with a modified pulley.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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 six-speed, automatic ZF 6HP26 transmission as well as a revised 3.0-litre V6 engine with Template:Convert (US spec) versus Template:Convert 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, and a flip-open key was devised for the ignition.

1999–2004 Jaguar S-Type (North America)

A minor facelift on the 2004 model year featured redesigned front and rear aprons, a slightly modified grille, remodelled rear light clusters, an aluminium bonnet, and a new 2.7-litre V6 diesel engine with Template:Convert. The windscreen washer jets were incorporated into the windscreen wiper arms. There were no changes made to the cabin interior. 2006 to 2007 models featured no fog lights.

Post-facelift S-Type

There were 291,386 S-Types produced during its production run of 1999 to 2007.Template:Citation needed

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) <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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

Model	2.5 V6 (Executive)		V6 Diesel (Executive)		3.0 V6 (Executive)		V8 (Executive)	V8 S/C (S-TYPE R)
Engine type and Number of cylinders	V6 - petrol		twin-turbo V6 - diesel		V6 - petrol		V8 - petrol	V8 - petrol supercharged (Eaton)
Displacement	2,497 cc		2,720 cc		2,967 cc		4,196 cc
Power	Template:Convert @ 6,800 rpm		Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm		Template:Convert @ 6,800 rpm		Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 6,100 rpm
Torque	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm		Template:Convert @ 1,900 rpm		Template:Convert @ 4,100 rpm		Template:Convert @ 4,100 rpm	Template:Convert @ 3,500 rpm
Top speed	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert (governed)
0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) (seconds)	8.6	9.9	8.5	8.6	6.9	7.6 (5-speed automatic) 6.9 (6-speed automatic)	6.5	5.3
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic (1999-2002) 6-speed automatic (2002-2008)	6-speed automatic
Fuel consumption (according to EEC Directive combined) in l/100 km	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
By the manufacturer, as of March 2007<ref name="jaguar.com">Template:Cite web</ref>

Safety

NHTSA 2008 S-Type<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	Rating
Side Driver:	Template:Rating
Side Passenger:	Template:Rating
Rollover 2WD:	Template:Rating (9.0%)

Reception

2004 Jaguar S-type with optional navigation package

The car was praised on its release for its interior and ride.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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'.<ref>Template:Cite episode</ref><ref name= ":1">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite newsTemplate:Dead link</ref>