Жагуар S-Type: Тарихы мен ерекшеліктері

The Jaguar S Type is an executive car that debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and was marketed by Jaguar for model years 1999–2007, reviving the nameplate of the company's 1963–68 S Type as a four door notchback saloon. The S Type received a mild facelift for the 2002 model year and again in 2004. The S Type was discontinued in late 2007 and replaced by the XF.

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. 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. It was unveiled at the Birmingham International Motor Show on 20 October 1998, and went on sale in January 1999. It was aimed at buyers of cars including the BMW 5 Series. 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 (Jaguar STR for short) 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 and could accelerate from 0 to in 5.3 seconds (0 to in 5.6 s). The top speed was limited to 155 mph. It included 18 inch (457 millimetre) 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 fenders (wings). The Jaguar S Type R is able to produce an extra 20 bhp with a modified pulley. 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 (US spec) versus 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. 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 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.

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) 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.

Model2.5 V6 (Executive)V6 Diesel (Executive)3.0 V6 (Executive)V8 (Executive)V8 S/C (S TYPE R)Engine type and
Number of cylindersV6 petroltwin turbo V6 dieselV6 petrolV8 petrolV8 petrol supercharged (Eaton)Displacement2,497 cc2,720 cc2,967 cc4,196 ccPower @ 6,800 rpm @ 4,000 rpm @ 6,800 rpm @ 6,000 rpm @ 6,100 rpmTorque @ 4,000 rpm @ 1,900 rpm @ 4,100 rpm @ 4,100 rpm @ 3,500 rpmTop speed (governed)0 60 mph (0–97 km/h) (seconds)8.69.98.58.66.97.6 (5 speed automatic) 6.9 (6 speed automatic)6.55.3Transmission5 speed manual6 speed automatic6 speed manual6 speed automatic5 speed manual5 speed automatic (1999 2002)6 speed automatic (2002 2008)6 speed automaticFuel consumption (according to EEC Directive combined) in l/100 km By the manufacturer, as of March 2007

NHTSA 2008 S TypeRatingSide Driver:4/5Side Passenger:5/5Rollover 2WD:5/5 (9.0%)

The car was praised on its release for its interior and ride. 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'. 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.