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Jaguar S-Type 4.2 R V8 Automatic

General information

ModelJaguar S-Type 4.2 R V8 Automatic
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (18.97 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Max power405.00 PS (298 kW or 399 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque553.00 Nm (56.4 kgf-m or 407.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.1:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.3 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
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)5.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2334 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Optional cargo space810 litres (214 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted.
Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Towing weight1854 kg (4,087.4 pounds)
Overall length4910 mm (193.3 inches)
Overall width2070 mm (81.5 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

CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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