The S-Type 4.2 V8 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by Jaguar.
The Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 is one of the X200 model family from Jaguar.
The 8 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 4.2 litres. In this application it develops power and torque figures of 300 bhp (304 PS/224 kW) at 6000 rpm and 420 Nm (310 lbft/42.8 kgm) at 4100 rpm respectively.
Power is delivered to the wheels by means of a 6 speed automatic gearbox.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1735 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 250 km/h, which is 155 mph.
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