Performance Review: Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar S Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular Jaguar S Type has a 2967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The S Type shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the S Type's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1668 kgs (3677 lbs) this makes the Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar S Type shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2967cc 24V V6 engine produces 240 bhp (178 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 221 lb-ft (299.6 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar S Type you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4 Speed (168.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar S Type.

The Jaguar S Type has a Power to weight ratio of 143.8 bhp per ton and 132.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 S Type competing with the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4 Speed (168.7 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo (168.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar S Type generating around 132.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1962 Bentley S 3 (157.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (157.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this made the Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport as fast as the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the or the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs). This Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport is also faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the and the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the S Type and the 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar S Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.57 secs @ 87.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet (15.50 secs), the 1996 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo (15.51 secs), and the 1992 Renault Alpine A610 3.0 V6 Turbo (15.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 S Type equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 Sport then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2001 S Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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