For 2007, Jaguar takes luxury to the next level with the addition of several new standard features and a new luxury package.
For the S-TYPE owner looking to add even more luxury to the supercharged performance of the 400bhp S-TYPE R, Jaguar is introducing a new 'Luxury' package. In place of the R's contemporary gray-stained Bird's-Eye Maple wood trim, it comes with warm Burl Walnut veneers. It also adds Jaguar's highest-quality soft-grain leather-trimmed seating with contrast piping, bright exterior accents, an electric rear sunblind and Adaptive Cruise Control.
However, it's not just the flagship S-TYPE R that gets the luxury treatment. For 2007, both the entry 3.0 and V8-powered 4.2 come outfitted with Jaguar's highest-quality soft-grain leather-trimmed seats with contrast piping, Burl Walnut veneers and bright mirror caps.
The entry-level S-TYPE 3.0 is even more appealing by including the Premium Package - previously a $1,600 option - as standard. It includes electrically adjustable pedals, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a memory system for the driver's seat, door mirrors, steering column and pedals, power lumbar adjustment, and electrochromic mirrors.
Design Director, Ian , and his team took the original S-TYPE's iconic lines and focused on giving the whole front of the car a crisper, more powerful look and stance. In addition, the way the S-TYPE's curvaceous hood meets the complex curves of the headlamp apertures changed too, giving much tighter panel fits and emphasizing Jaguar's fine build quality.
At the base of the doors, the prominent sills of the original were reshaped to blend seamlessly into the body side contours. This made the new S-TYPE visually longer and leaner between the wheels, while balancing the stronger proportions of the nose.
At the rear, distinctive round jewel-like tail lamps blended smoothly into the new curves of the tail and were balanced with a new trunk 'plinth'. Even the shape of the license plate recess changed subtly by toning down the oval theme, reducing the number of conflicting lines and, again, adding new muscle tone.
The new sleek lines improved aerodynamics and enhanced performance, as well as helping to reduce rear lift. For the S-TYPE R, a spoiler along the trunk lip added aerodynamic stability at maximum speeds.
Today, the S-TYPE continues to compete at the heart of the premium mid-sized segment. Its combination of bold, distinctive styling, sporting dynamics, outstanding comfort and refinement, and unrivalled emotional resonance continues to enhance the S-TYPE's appeal to the buyer demanding strong value from a luxury car.
Interior
Beneath the leather seat's surface are seat frames constructed of strong, but exceptionally lightweight magnesium. The S-TYPE's dashboard which is crafted from hand-picked Burl Walnut veneers and given a mirror-like finish, is also mounted on a magnesium base frame structure that reduces the weight of the vehicle without compromising strength.
And that elegant, tactile chrome flap on the center console may look like a piece of automotive jewelry, but it controls the S-TYPE's electronic parking brake. It replaces the traditional, space-consuming handbrake, or awkward pedal in the footwell.
For rear seat passengers, the S-TYPE's contoured bench seat is a place of real luxury and comfort, providing an excellent 37 inches of legroom. But the backrest is split 60/40 and folds to increase dramatically the car's luggage space - along with the S-TYPE's versatility and practicality.
V6 Or V8 - Refined Jaguar Power
Outfitted with an impressive range of power options, from the 235bhp 3.0-liter V6 engine to the spectacular supercharged version of the technically advanced V8 engine in the 400bhp S-TYPE R, and paired with a ZF six-speed automatic, the S-TYPE delivers on its performance promise.
The standard lightweight, all-aluminum V6 engine offers outstanding specific power outputs resulting from four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable cam phasing and four-mode variable geometry air intakes.
The 3.0-liter AJ-V6 produces 235bhp at 6,800 rpm and a muscular 216 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100rpm. That gives standstill-to-60mph acceleration in 7.5 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 121mph.
The S-TYPE's 4.2-liter four-cam 32-valve V8, with Variable Camshaft Phasing, is available in two versions: naturally aspirated or mechanically supercharged in the range-topping S-TYPE R. Both versions are extremely light and strong due to the extensive use of aluminum. The exceptional stiffness minimizes engine noise and increases reliability, while direct-acting aluminum bucket tappets need no adjustment for the life of the engine.
The S-TYPE 4.2's naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 develops 300bhp at 6,000 rpm and 303 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100 rpm, while the supercharged S-TYPE R version delivers 400bhp at 6,100 rpm and 413 lb.-ft. of torque at only 3,500 rpm. At least 86 percent of the peak torque figure is available all the way from 2,000 rpm to maximum engine speed.
The naturally-aspirated 4.2 V8 offers 0-to-60mph acceleration in just 6.2 seconds and an electronically limited maximum speed of 121 mph. The supercharged S-TYPE R dispenses with the 0-to-60 mph sprint in a mere 5.3 seconds - and keeps accelerating till it reaches its electronically-limited top speed of 155mph.
Back in 2002, the S-TYPE R adopted a six-speed automatic transmission, a perfect match for the V8's power and torque. It now comes standard with all of the S-TYPE engines.
S-Type Safety - Benchmark Protection
Another area where Jaguar continues to exceed expectations is safety. In addition to front, side-impact, and front and rear side-curtain airbags, the 2007 S-TYPE offers Jaguar's industry-leading Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.) with ultrasonic front passenger sensing coupled with dual-stage front airbags.
While occupants are protected by A.R.T.S. inside, the stiff and strong S-TYPE body maximizes protection on the outside.
Dynamic Stability Control (
DSC) is a standard active safety system for the new S-TYPE, enhancing safety at the limits of grip and road holding to improve control in potentially dangerous driving conditions.
DSC recognizes the onset of instability and takes measures to counteract it by engaging the S-TYPE systems to act appropriately. Depending on the situation, DSC might respond by reducing engine torque, or selectively applying gentle braking to one or more wheels or a combination of both. The system also intervenes to prevent wheelspin in low grip conditions, automatically reducing power and, if necessary, braking individual wheels.
The S-TYPE's ability to go fast is equally matched by its ability to stop. The new-in-2006 Conti-Teves four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) provides the S-TYPE driver with greater stopping power, shorter braking distances and improved brake pedal feel.
For more severe situations, Jaguar's standard Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) provides the extra power needed. By detecting rapid, hard applications of the brake pedal (often known as an emergency-braking situation), EBA automatically applies the additional pressure that the driver has not provided in order to enter the ABS zone and achieve maximum braking. Faster acting than any driver, it can dramatically cut braking distances, with obvious safety benefits.
Jaguar S-TYPE
Introduction - Sleek and Sinuous, The S-TYPE is acclaimed the world over
With unique shape and lines that instantly announce Jaguar, the S-TYPE makes an impression. From mesh grille to hand-selected Burl Walnut or Bird's-eye Maple trim, it nods to famed designs, yet, vividly restyled, it delivers powerful new performance and edge. Here is an amalgam of substance and style, inside and out. Truly, an artful car.
Performance - An urge to lift the hood is understandable
With unique shape and lines that instantly announce Jaguar, the S-TYPE makes an impression. From mesh grille to hand-selected Burl Walnut or Bird's-eye Maple trim, it nods to famed designs, yet, vividly restyled, it delivers powerful new performance and edge. Here is an amalgam of substance and style, inside and out. Truly, an artful car.
Style - Turn some heads
S-TYPEs are more than simple transport. These are astute, stunningly beautiful automobiles. Regardless of which you select, the blend of craftsmanship, performance and luxury you find will be compelling. These are cars artfully crafted from the finest components, powerful on the road, and completely luxurious.
Comfort - Anticipate delight
Consider the S-TYPE R with the R Luxury Package. Soft, sumptuous leather appointments, distinctively piped. Signature Burl Walnut treatments. 16-way adjustable leather-trimmed seats that are heated, pedals that adapt to driver height, and an electric tilt and telescoping steering wheel-all with memory settings. Deep, enveloping premium footwell rugs. Thoughtfully placed controls that fall naturally to hand. With Jaguar, there is an expectation of comfort. And this car does not disappoint.
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S-TYPE Models:
2007 S-TYPE 4.2 from $49,000
- 235-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 engine
- 6-speed ZF automatic transmission
- 17-in. Antares wheels
- Optional 18-in. Triton wheels
- Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTS)
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Lightweight aluminum suspension
- Bright-finish exterior mirror caps, grille surround and bumper blades
- Reverse park control
- One-touch power moonroof
- Softgrain leather seating surfaces with piping
- 16-way power-adjustable driver seat and 12-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with lumbar support
- Memory driver´s seat, steering wheel, pedals, and exterior mirrors
- Rich Burl Walnut wood interior trim
- Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Dual-zone climate control
- 140-watt AM/FM sound system with single in-dash CD player
- Available Navigation/Bluetooth Package
- New accessory Audio Connectivity Module for iPod or mp3 player1
- New accessory rear-seat entertainment system with two 7-in. LCD screens integrated into the driver and front passenger
2007 S-TYPE 4.2 from $56,000
- 300-horsepower, 4.2-liter V8 engine
- 17-in. Juno alloy wheels
- Optional 18-in. Triton wheels
- Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Front park control
- 320-watt Alpine premium sound system with 10 speakers, AM/FM radio, in-dash CD player and a 6-disc trunk-mounted CD changer
- DVD-based navigation
- Bluetooth wireless technology
2007 S-TYPE R from $64,000
* 400-horsepower supercharged 4.2-liter V8
* 18-in. Vulcan wheels and R-Performance brakes
* New optional 19-in. Barcelona wheels
* Unique front bumper styling
* Stainless steel exhaust tips
* Black window surrounds
* Body-colored exterior mirror caps, grille surround, bumper blades and rear spoiler
* Leather-trimmed seating surfaces embossed with R logo
* Gray-stained Bird´s-eye Maple wood trim
* Leather-wrapped R Performance steering wheel
* Chrome and leather R-Performance gearshift knob
* New R Luxury Package
Jaguar S-TYPE Pictures
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