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Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Automatic

General information

ModelJaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Automatic
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4194 ccm (255.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4194 ccm (255.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Max torque411.00 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.2 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.3 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1743 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Optional cargo space1415 litres (374 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionWishbone

Dimensions and weight

Weight1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4880 mm (192.1 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2920 mm (115.0 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions164.0 g/km
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