Leading the radically revised S-TYPE line-up is Jaguar's most powerful saloon yet, the formidable S-TYPE R. Its hard-charging abilities are delivered with Jaguar luxury, comfort and style. With 400 horsepower on tap, Jaguar's new 4.2 litre supercharged V8 engine propels the S-TYPE R from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds and then on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. What's more, the engine's broad torque band and the new, six-speed automatic ZF transmission ensure equally rewarding response and flexibility in everyday driving conditions.
To match the powerful engine and advanced transmission, the S-TYPE R is equipped with sports suspension, race-engineered Brembo brakes and the latest generation of Jaguar's acclaimed Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) to optimise ride and handling. Now enhanced for improved stability and comfort, particularly during cornering and braking manoeuvres, CATS uses uprated springs for increased rollstiffness and electronically controlled, two-stage adaptive dampers for ride refinement. CATS now automatically switches the rear dampers slightly ahead of the front pair at low speed to reduce transient understeer for improved agility and turn-in performance. At high speed, the system automatically switches the front dampers ahead of the rears to increase transient understeer for improved stability.
The car's luxurious, sports-style interior features leather-trimmed R Performance steering wheel and sports seats, which are 16-way adjustable, with memory on the driver's seat. The new-look S-TYPE facia and door casings are finished in distinctive, grey bird's-eye maple veneers.
Exterior design cues clearly signal the spirited character of the S-TYPE R. They include a rear spoiler for high speed stability, exclusive (18 x 8 inch) 'Zeus' alloy wheels (18 x 9.5 inch on the rear), tinted lamps all round (including xenonheadlights) and a bright-finish mesh front grille with body-coloured surround - the hallmark of a supercharged Jaguar.
Reflecting its performance pedigree, the S-TYPE R carries the same distinctive red R logo that will feature on the nose cone of the new Jaguar R3 Formula One racing car for the 2002 season. First seen on the R Coupe Concept at the 2001 Frankfurt autoshow, the R badge will feature on all future Jaguar R Performance derivatives and options.
The S-Type R is a variation of the sleeper V6 salon. The car makes a statement, challenging AMG and BMW Motorsport for the performance sedan market.. Much like the M5 and E55 AMG, this car was meant to propel the sales and branding of the lesser models. Hopefully, the development towards performance models will lead to better cars from the Jaguar-Ford range.
Specifications
Year 2002 Origin Not Available
Make Jaguar Base Price Not Available
Model S-Type R Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Front Longitudinal Drive Wheels RWD
Configuration V8 Curb Weight 1800 kg / 3968 lbs
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl Length Not Available
Displacement 4196 cc / 256.1 cu in Width Not Available
Power 298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 6100 rpm Height Not Available
Torque 553.17 nm / 408.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm Wheelbase Not Available
Bore 86 mm / 3.39 in Front Track Not Available
Stroke 90.3 mm / 3.56 in Rear Track Not Available
Redline Not Available Steering Not Available
HP / Liter 95.33 bhp per litre Body / Frame Unit Steel
HP / Curb Weight Front Brakes Not Available
Gear Type 6-Speed Auto Front Brake Size Not Available
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Not Available
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size Not Available
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires Not Available
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Tires Not Available
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Performance
Top Speed 250 kph / 155.3 mph 0 - 60 mph 5.3 seconds
0 - ¨ù mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy 15.3 / 30.5 mpg
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