Advanced technology: Jaguar advanced technology is focused on delivering relevant worthwhile benefits to the driver or passengers, never technology for its own sake. The aim is always to enhance the relationship between car and driver, not to intercede in it.
Racetrack testing: The Jaguar S-TYPE had to prove its driveability and reliability during hundreds of laps through the 73 corners of the former Formula One circuit at Nürburgring in Germany. Jaguar´s new German test centre also extensively tested and fine-tuned the S-TYPE´s advanced electronic systems, including its Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and the CATS adaptive damper system.
142 robots apply the thousands of spot welds with scientific precision to ensure that the S-TYPE body performs as if it´s hewn from a piece of solid steel. Then an elaborate laser camera system ensures that every body component fits with pinpoint accuracy.

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Engine: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Bore 88.9 mm (3.50 in.) 86.1 mm (3.39 in.) 86.1 mm (3.39 in.)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1 9.1:1
Displacement 3.0 litre 4.2 liter 4.2 litre
Engine Control Electronic throttle Electronic throttle Electronic throttle
Fuel injection Electronic fuel injection Electronic fuel injection Electronic fuel injection
Horsepower (SAE) 235 @ 6800 rpm 294 @ 6000 rpm 390 @ 6100 rpm
Ignition Electronic Electronic Electronic
Maximum torque (SAE) 216 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm 303 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm 399 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
Stroke 79.5 mm (3.13 in.) 90.4 mm (3.56 in.) 90.4 mm (3.56 in.)
Type 60º aluminum alloy cylinder head/block. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable cam phasing 90º aluminum alloy cylinder head/block. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable cam phasing 90º aluminum alloy cylinder head/block. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intercooled supercharger

Suspension: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Front Fully independent with unequal-length upper and lower wishbones. Anti-roll bar. Fully independent with unequal-length upper and lower wishbones. Anti-roll bar. R Performance-tuned Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS)
Rear Fully independent double wishbone suspension. Concentric steel coil springs and shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Fully independent double wishbone suspension. Concentric steel coil springs and shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. R Performance-tuned Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS)

Exterior Dimensions: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.31 0.31 0.31
Height 1422 mm (56.0 in.) 1422 mm (56.0 in.) 1422 mm (56.0 in.)
Length 4904 mm (193.1 in.) 4904 mm (193.1 in.) 4904 mm (193.1 in.)
Permitted roof load 75 kg (165 lb.) 75 kg (165 lb.) 75 kg (165 lb.)
Permitted trailor load 750 kg (1654 lb.) (unbraked)
1850 kg (4079 lb.) (braked)		 750 kg (1654 lb.) (unbraked)
1850 kg (4079 lb.) (braked)		 750 kg (1654 lb.) (unbraked)
1850 kg (4079 lb.) (braked)
Track Front: 1534 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear: 1542 mm (60.7 in.)		 Front: 1534 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear: 1542 mm (60.7 in.)		 1534 mm (Front: 60.4 in.)
1542 mm (Rear: 60.7 in.)
Vehicle weight (curb weight) 1710 kg (3771 lb.) 1735 kg (3826 lb.) 1800 kg (3969 lb.)
Wheelbase 2908 mm (114.5 in.) 2908 mm (114.5 in.) 2908 mm (114.5 in.)
Width with mirrors 2060 mm (81.1 in.) 2060 mm (81.1 in.) 2060 mm (81.1 in.)
Width with mirrors folded 1819 mm (71.6 in.) 1819 mm (71.6 in.) 1819 mm (71.6 in.)

Interior Dimensions: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Headroom with moonroof Front: 980 mm (38.6 in.)
Rear: 924 mm (36.4 in.)		 Front: 980 mm (38.6 in.)
Rear: 924 mm (36.4 in.)		 Front: 980 mm (38.6 in.)
Rear: 924 mm (36.4 in.)
Headroom without moonroof Front: 1029 mm (40.5 in.)
Rear: 937 mm (36.9 in.)		 na na
Shoulder room Front: 1432 mm (56.4 in.)
Rear: 1440 mm (56.7 in.)		 Front: 1432 mm (56.4 in.)
Rear: 1440 mm (56.7 in.)		 Front: 1432 mm (56.4 in.)
Rear: 1440 mm (56.7 in.)

Capacities: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Fuel 69.5 L (18.4 gal.) 69.5 L (18.4 gal.) 69.5 L (18.4 gal.)
Trunk (MVMA) 400 L (14.1 cu. ft.)
810 L (28.6 cu. ft.) (with rear seat folded)		 400 L (14.1 cu. ft.)
810 L (28.6 cu. ft.) (with rear seat folded)		 400 L (14.1 cu. ft.)
810 L (28.6 cu. ft.) (with rear seat folded)

Drivetrain: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Final Drive 3.31:1 2.87:1 2.87:1
Transmission ZF 6-speed automatic, ZF6HP26 ZF 6-speed automatic, ZF6HP26 ZF 6-speed automatic, ZF6HP26

Brakes: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Electronically controlled Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with yaw control. Vacuum-power-assisted. Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporating fluid-loss warning sensor. Hand-operated electronic parking brake. 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.
Electronically controlled Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with yaw control. Vacuum-power-assisted. Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporating fluid-loss warning sensor. Hand-operated electronic parking brake. 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.
Electronically controlled Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with yaw control. Vacuum-power-assisted. Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporating fluid-loss warning sensor. Hand-operated electronic parking brake. R Performance Brembo discs and calipers.

Wheels: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Size and Style 17 x 7.5 in. alloy, Kronos 17 x 7.5 in. alloy, Juno 18 x 8 in./18 x 9.5 in. alloy, Vulcan
Tires P235/50 R 17 P235/50 R 17 Front: P245/40 ZR 18
Rear: P275/35 ZR 18

Steering: 2005 S-TYPE 3.0 2005 S-TYPE 4.2 2005 S-TYPE R
Turning circle 11.5 m (37 ft. 8 in.) 11.5 m (37 ft. 8 in.) 11.5 m (37 ft. 8 in.)
Type Power-assisted, speed sensitive, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion Power-assisted, speed sensitive, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion Power-assisted, speed sensitive, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion