Production years: 1999 - 2007

The birth of the S-type not only re-introduced a name from the 1960s but also took Jaguar back into the medium sized luxury saloon sector of the market that they had abandoned in the late 1960s. A car that would dramatically increase the production numbers and sales for the brand.

The S-type medium sized saloons were introduced at the British Motor Show in 1999 as an entirely new model for Jaguar, in some respects using the existing Ford (Jaguar owners) parts bin. With semi-retro styling reminiscent of cars like the C-type and Mark 2, the car was aimed at capturing a new and perhaps younger market for Jaguar. In the first year Jaguar sold over 70,000 examples, then with only the choice of the existing 4.0 litre V8 engine or a new 3.0 litre V6 unit. Later a 2.5 litre V6 option became available, then followed by a 2.7 litre twin turbo diesel engine.

As well as the exterior styling the interior was all new and became the first Jaguar to be equipped with such facilities as voice activation of certain controls.

The range of models included a standard saloon, an SE (special equipment), Sport and later an S-type R by which time the larger engine had been upgraded to 4.2 litres and all cars would be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Several special editions were produced leading up to the end of production in 2007 to make way for the replacement XF models.

Model Summary

Model Type:

S-type Saloons

Production Dates:

1999 - 2007

Engine Range:

2.5 Litre

2.7 Litre Diesel

3.0 Litre

4.0 Litre

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre Supercharged

0 - 60 mph:

2.5 Litre - 8.2 seconds

2.7 Litre Diesel - 8.1 seconds

3.0 Litre - 6.9 seconds (manual), 7.6 seconds (auto)

4.0 Litre - 6.6 seconds

4.2 Litre - 6.2 seconds

4.2 Litre Supercharged - 5.3 seconds

Top Speed:

2.5 Litre - 142 mph

2.7 Litre Diesel - 143 mph

3.0 Litre - 146 mph

4.0 Litre - 150 mph

4.2 Litre - 155 mph

4.2 Litre Supercharged - 155 mph

S-type Saloons Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

	2.5 Litre
Engine (cc)	2497
Bore and Stroke (mm)	81.65 x 79.5
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
BHP	201
@ RPM	6800
Torque (lb ft)	184
@ RPM	4000
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

	2.7 Litre Diesel
Engine (cc)	2720
Bore and Stroke (mm)	81 x 86
Compression Ratio	17:1
BHP	206
@ RPM	4000
Torque (lb ft)	320
@ RPM	1900
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

	3.0 Litre
Engine (cc)	2967
Bore and Stroke (mm)	89 x 79.5
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
BHP	240
@ RPM	6800
Torque (lb ft)	221
@ RPM	4500
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

	4.0 Litre
Engine (cc)	3996
Bore and Stroke (mm)	86 x 86
Compression Ratio	10.75:1
BHP	281
@ RPM	6100
Torque (lb ft)	287
@ RPM	4300
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

	4.2 Litre
Engine (cc)	4196
Bore and Stroke (mm)	86 x 90.3
Compression Ratio	11:1
BHP	300
@ RPM	6000
Torque (lb ft)	310
@ RPM	4100
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

	4.2 Litre Supercharged
Engine (cc)	4196
Bore and Stroke (mm)	86 x 90.3
Compression Ratio	9:1
BHP	400
@ RPM	6100
Torque (lb ft)	408
@ RPM	3500
Fuelling	Fuel-injection

Engine Performance

	2.5 Litre
Top Speed	142 mph
0 - 60 mph	8.2 seconds
Fuel Consumption	25.4 mpg

	2.7 Litre Diesel
Top Speed	143 mph
0 - 60 mph	8.1 seconds
Fuel Consumption	36 mpg

	3.0 Litre
Top Speed	146 mph
0 - 60 mph	6.9 seconds (manual), 7.6 seconds (auto)
Fuel Consumption	22.7 mpg

	4.0 Litre
Top Speed	150 mph
0 - 60 mph	6.6 seconds
Fuel Consumption	24.5 mpg

	4.2 Litre
Top Speed	155 mph
0 - 60 mph	6.2 seconds
Fuel Consumption	22.5 mpg

	4.2 Litre Supercharged
Top Speed	155 mph
0 - 60 mph	5.3 seconds
Fuel Consumption	22.5 mpg

Model Specifications

	2.5 Litre
Transmission	Ford 5-speed auto Ford 5-speed synchro
Wheel Size (in)	16 or 17, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

	2.7 Litre Diesel
Transmission	ZF 5-speed auto Ford 5-speed synchro
Wheel Size (in)	16 or 17, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

	3.0 Litre
Transmission	Ford 5-speed auto Ford 5-speed synchro
Wheel Size (in)	16 or 17, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

	4.0 Litre
Transmission	Ford 5-speed auto Ford 5-speed synchro
Wheel Size (in)	16 or 17, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

	4.2 Litre
Transmission	ZF 6-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	17 or 18, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

	4.2 Litre Supercharged
Transmission	ZF 6-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	17 or 18, alloy
Suspension (Front)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, anti-drive, coil springs
Suspension (Rear)	Ind double wishbones, alloy control arms, co-axial coil springs CATS optional
Brakes	4-wheel disc, all ventilated

Model Dimensions

	2.5 Litre
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	31.9

	2.7 Litre Diesel
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	35.2

	3.0 Litre
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	32.2

	4.0 Litre
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	34.0

	4.2 Litre
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	34.2

	4.2 Litre Supercharged
Length (in)	189
Width (in)	69
Height (in)	55
Wheelbase (in)	113
Front Track (in)	60
Rear Track (in)	60
Weight (Cwt)	35.4

Optional Extras

Automatic transmission (where not fitted, 2.5/3.0 models only)
Manual transmission (2.5/3.0 models only)
Mud flaps
Cruise control (where not fitted as standard)
Tailored overmats
Lambswool overmats
Fitted seat covers
Headlight power-wash system
Premium hi-fi system with CD auto-changer in boot
Childs safety seat
Childs booster cushion
First-aid kit for boot area
Space-saver spare wheel
Full-sized spare wheel
Fire extinguisher for boot area
Jaguar warning triangle
Headlamp converters
Headlamp safety covers
Mobile telephone kits
Snow chains
Luggage net for boot area
Witter tow bar kit
Cup-holder for forward centre console area
Heated windscreen
Ultrasonic intrusion security system
Additional zip-fastening tool kit
Heated front seats (where not fitted)
Jaguar 'growler' alloy wheel centre badges, various colours
Power-folding door mirrors
Sculptured rear number plate
Self-dipping rear-view mirror
Wood/leather steering wheel (where not fitted)
Foglamp protective covers
Boot cargo net
Boot luggage hooks
Luggage retainer clips and/or straps
Roof-mounted rack
Two-bar roof-rack carrier
Ski/cycle holders
Luggage frame for roof rack
Compact, sports or large roof box
Various options of fitted luggage for the boot
Round alloy gear knob
Satellite navigation system (later cars)
Reverse park aid (where not fitted)
Auxiliary power socket
Tracker security system
Aspheric door mirrors
Lockable boot-mounted security box
Air filtration system to air-conditioning
Engine block heater
Cold climate pack
Electric sunroof (where not fitted)
Rear window blinds
Deflector for sunroof
Xenon headlights (later models only)
Rain sensing wipers
Leather upholstery (2.5/3.0 litre models only)
Electrically adjustable foot pedal box (where not fitted, later cars only)
CATS suspension package (where not fitted)
16in Classic seven-spoke alloy wheels
16in Dynamic five-spoke alloy wheels
16in Spirit ten-spoke alloy wheels
16in Helios ten-spoke alloy wheels
16in Artemis alloy wheels (later models)
17in Sport ten-spoke alloy wheels
17in Kronos six double-spoke alloy wheels (later models)
17in Herakles five-spoke alloy wheels (later models)
18in Zeus five-spoke alloy wheels (later models)
Post-2004 options of dashboard treatment including Piano Black and Aluminium, along with alternative veneer finishes
With later 'Premium' specification models, option of contrast colour piping to leather upholstery, bespoke gear knos, and higher-quality veneering
Polished alloy gear knobs for automatic transmission models
Front and rear parking sensors
Sport collection incorporating front spoiler, upper and lower bright or black mesh grilles
Juno 17in wheels, later models
Aurora 17in wheels, later models
Triton 18in wheels, later models
Mercury 18in wheels, later models
Vulcan 18in wheels, later models
Indianapolis wheels, later models
Monaco 18in wheels, later models
Melbourne 18in wheels, later models
Antares 17in wheels, later models
Barcelona 19in wheels, later models
Valencia 18in wheels, later models
R-Performance Specifics
18in Monaco split-rim alloy wheels
18in Indianapolis split-rim alloy wheels
Brembo brakes