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Jaguar S-Type
The Jaguar S-Type saloon
is a model of motorcar introduced in 1999
(for the 2000 model year) by the British manufacturer
Jaguar. The
name was a revival of a previous Jaguar model,
the S-Type introduced in 1964. The model is
expected to be updated again in 2008 with
the new XJ's aluminum chassis. The S-Type
remains in production at its Castle Bromwich
facility in Birmingham, England. It is based
on the Ford/Jaguar DEW platform which it currently
shares with the Lincoln LS, but with substantial
modifications. The car was styled by the late
Geoff Lawson. A minor facelift in 2004 refined
the car's overall appearance. It also received
an aluminium hood.
The supercharged S-Type
R joined the lineup in 2003. The "R"
is powered by a supercharged V8 producing
390 hp (291 kW), and can go from zero to 60
mph in 5.3 s (100 km/h in 5.6 s). It includes
18 inch (457 mm) wheels, wire mesh grille
and dramatic monochromatic paint. The R also
has a sportier front fascia with fog lamps
built in, a rear spoiler, a brace located
near the rear subframe, and "R"
badging on the rear deck lid and both front
fenders. It is the most expensive S-Type,
with a base price of $58,995 USD.
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