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Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Executive

General information

ModelJaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Executive
Year2006
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, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 6000 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 systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1728 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Optional cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1728 kg (3,809.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2196 kg (4,841.4 pounds)
Towing weight1854 kg (4,087.4 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
Aprox price as new EUR55430
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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