The New Jaguar S-TYPE

The engine’s specifications make for impressive reading. The four-cam, 24-valve, twin-turbo V6 features the second generation common-rail direct injection and super-fast piezo-electric injector operation. Maximum power from the 2.7 litre engine is 206bhp (153kW) DIN, putting the S-TYPE ahead of all but one of its directly comparable rivals. Torque peaks at a heady 320lb ft (435Nm) DIN, which is actually higher than that of the S-TYPE’s naturally aspirated 4.2 litre V8 petrol engine, yet the Diesel has 47 per cent better fuel consumption. More crucially still, 80 per cent of this torque is available from just 1500rev/min, all the way through to 4000rev/min.

This combination of substantial power and torque gives the new S-TYPE Diesel huge mid-range flexibility and refinement. True to Jaguar tradition, it is relaxed when cruising, yet pleasingly rapid cross-country - characteristics which buyers can accentuate by their choice of transmission: a standard six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic. In both guises, the new S-TYPE Diesel offers very accomplished performance: the benchmark 0-60mph sprint takes just 8.1 seconds in the manual and 8.2 seconds in the automatic, and the maximum speed for both is in excess of 140mph.

"Once again, the Jaguar Product Development team at Whitley has delivered an engine – and a car – that exceeds expectations. Our new V6 Diesel is a perfect complement to the existing S-TYPE petrol engines, with all the power, performance and refinement that Jaguar customers demand."

Joe Greenwell, Chairman and CEO, Jaguar Cars

The new S-TYPE Diesel also addresses environmental challenges, its CO2 emissions of 189g/km with manual transmission bringing accompanying tax benefits. Combined fuel economy is 40mpg, while in the extra-urban cycle this rises to 49.7mpg. Euro Stage 4 emission standard compliance will be available on manual transmission models (dependent on market).

Why diesel?

The diesel market in Europe has experienced consistent – and significant – growth over the past decade and, in recent years, demand has increased dramatically in the premium market. Diesel now accounts for one in three sales across the premium segment in Europe and by the end of next year, this is expected to have risen to 40 per cent.

"Introducing the new V6 Diesel does much more than simply broaden the S-TYPE range – it makes Jaguar accessible to a significant number of premium saloon buyers who will only consider a diesel car. Our message to those people is simple: Jaguar now has the car that you want."

Mike Wright, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars

Our Jaguar S-Type Guide lists the full specification of the current UK S-Type range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.

Price Range: £29,085 - £45,090
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Models in the range: 7

We have road tested the Jaguar S-Type, to read our in-depth car review:

Jaguar S-Type Review - Apr 2005

Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 30th Mar 2008

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