All of this makes the V6-powered cars the ones to have, and in either 2.5 or 3.0-litre form, the Jaguar X-Type is a very capable car. Yes, you can spot bits of Ford-derived trim and switchgear here and there, but the same goes for a contemporary Aston Martin and the Mondeo platform was in truth a very good place to start. Jaguar’s S-Type R goes on sale May 6 as "the most powerful series production car ever to be produced by the Coventry, U.K. manufacturer." The supercharged 4.2-liter V8 produces 400 hp and 408 lb New, the Jaguar’s supercharged 4.2-litre V8 would have produced 395bhp and 399lb ft, allowing the 1800kg saloon to sprint to 60mph in 5.5sec. The top speed was limited to 155mph and, on average Because the S-Type had the same 3.0-liter V6 engine as the Ford Taurus, many believed it was a more exuberant version of the car. Let's just say Jaguar and Ford are not the best of friends. When Ford obtained Jaguar in 1989, the goal was to sell about 200,000 Jaguars a year. The base Jaguar S-Type 3.0 uses a Jaguar-enriched version of Ford's Duratec 3.0-liter V6. Its 235-horsepower rating is the most this engine has ever made, though keep in mind that it has less Jaguar's distinctively styled mid-level S-Type sedan was introduced for the 2000 model year. The optional V8 is strong and smooth, the V6 much less so. The interior is a bit tight and the Welcome to r/Jaguar, your home to the iconic British-Indian luxury performance car brand owned by Tata Motors. Whether you own a Jaguar or simply love the sleek design, powerful performance, and rich heritage of these cars, this is the place to connect and engage for both owners and enthusiasts alike. 19K Members. To the right Eye the s type is a prettier/classic shape ;-);-) The ride is certainly not harsh and the interior is a lovely place to be. The Xj is probably a better car, but the s type has a certain something. :-D. MY2006 Jaguar S Type 3.0SE X206 Radiance red / Barley/Mocha - High Luxury - 145k - Vin N530***. This car and its owner helped shape the Eagle philosophy of offering a complete, re-engineered Jaguar E-type restored to a higher standard than Browns Lane. McLaren hadn’t been a hardened classic car enthusiast, nor a particular E-type fan, when he dipped a toe in the water with a restored S2 roadster, but he was unnerved by continual problems. It is a long leap from the basic S-Type to this supercharged, rear-wheel-drive thumper, but this cat makes the pounce most nimbly. Whereas the base 4.2-liter engine delivers a respectable 294 Gspm.