The S-TYPE is a performance sports saloon of refinement and controlled energy. The whisper-quiet new 2.7 litre twin turbo diesel brings the range of powerful engines to five, culminating in the 400bhp S-TYPE R. There´s a choice of transmissions too, with 5-speed manuals standard on the 2.5 and 3.0 petrol V6 engines, while the new diesel sports a new ZF 6-speed manual. The advanced ZF 6-speed automatic transmission - available as an option on all models – is standard on all 4.2 litre V8 models, producing a spirited response with seamless changes and instant kickdown for confident acceleration.

Jaguar´s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) is standard on the S-TYPE R and optional on all other models. This innovative two-stage adaptive ride control system automatically adjusts shock absorber settings to improve high-speed stability and respond to your driving style. The result is a unique combination of agile handling, outstanding ride comfort and driver control.


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Performance: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 7.5 sec. (7.9 sec.) 6.2 sec. (6.5 sec.) 5.3 sec. (5.6 sec.)
EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined-mpg) (city/highway - L/100 km) 18 city/28 highway/22 combined 13.8 city/8.4 highway 18 city/26 highway/21 combined 12.9 city/8.3 highway 17 city/24 highway/20 combined 14.4 city/9.3 highway
Maximum Speed 194 km/h (121 mph), electronically limited 194 km/h (121 mph), electronically limited 249 km/h (155 mph), electronically limited