That’s a 4.2-liter AJ-V8 topped with an Eaton M112 Roots-style supercharger. Set up as the S-Type’s top mill, that combo is good for 390 horsepower, according to factory specs. Playing backup For 2003, the XK8 and XKR received the stroked, 4.2-liter version of the V-8, which had been introduced the year before in the S Type sedan. Power levels rose to 300 hp in normally aspirated form, and 393 with supercharger. From the outset, the AJ-V8 ran into reliability problems. Detailed specs and features for the Used 2003 Jaguar S-Type R including dimensions, horsepower, engine, capacity, fuel economy, transmission, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Find a car review. Make. Make. Abarth; Alfa Romeo; Alpina; Jaguar S-type 4.2 V8 R For now I'm happy to explore the supercharged V8's torque curve, which feels nicely plump, and savour the S-Type Specs. The drive, like the Jaguar, is moved only to the rear axle. The S-Type engine can be mated to a 5 and 6 speed manual transmission or a 4, 5- or 6 speed automatic transmission. The suspension uses a multi-link system both at the front and rear. S-Type Engine. Fuel: V6 2.5 (200 hp) V6 3.0 (238 hp) V8 4.0 (281 hp) V8 4.2 (298 hp) V8 The high-performance S-Type R ($64,335) gets a 400-horsepower supercharged version of the same 4.2-liter V8 and most (but not all) of the standard 4.2's amenities. Chassis upgrades include Jaguar's enhanced Computer Active Suspension (eCATS), bigger brake discs up front, and new 19-inch alloy wheels. 8T7pxp. The early" S"-type launched in 1999 had a 3.0 V6 This was followed by an SE (SPECIAL EQUIPMENT) and a 4.0 liter V8 which could be normally aspirated or supercharged. All supercharged variants had the "R" designation The S Type underwent a major revision in 2002 (facelift) and the 4.2 liter V8 became available. Jaguar XKR (2006 – 2015) At A Glance. Understated yet purposeful styling. Stunning performance from supercharged V8. Amazingly quick yet refined. XKR-S takes it into another league. Only comes with an automatic gearbox. Other high performance sports cars are more driver focussed. Insurance Groups are between 48–50. That’s a 4.2-liter AJ-V8 topped with an Eaton M112 Roots-style supercharger. Set up as the S-Type’s top mill, that combo is good for 390 horsepower, according to factory specs. Playing backup The flagship model was the supercharged 390bhp 4.2-litre S-Type R. This 155mph rocket now used a ZF six-speed auto to transfer the power to the rear wheels through a limited slip differential. Midway through 2004 the S-Type range received a mild facelift courtesy of noted Jaguar designer Ian Callum, while a 2.7-litre diesel V6 joined the lineup He bought it for $3,900 and describes it as a “poor man’s Hellcat.”. It may have a supercharged V8 and 4 wheels, but that’s pretty much where any Hellcat comparisons end. If anything, the S-Type R is best described as the more road-friendly rival to the M5 of the time. Samcrac’s S-Type R came with 70,000 miles on the clock, badly sun 4.2L V8 4dr Sedan 2006 Jaguar S-TYPE Review. 2006 S-TYPE New Car Test Drive. The following review is for a 2005 Model Year. The high-performance S-Type R ($58,330) gets a supercharged version

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