Performance Review: Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar S Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Jaguar S Type has a 2720cc Naturally Aspirated Diesel powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V6's includes the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6

The S Type shares its Diesel V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 and the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic. 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 1722 kgs (3796 lbs) this makes the Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport in the same weight category as the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto 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 2720cc 24V V6 engine produces 206 bhp (153 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 320 lb-ft (433.8 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2010 Land-Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 (144.5 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 119.6 bhp per ton and 185.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 S Type competing with the 2010 Land-Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 (144.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (144.5 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 185.8 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 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8l Coupe (210.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (210.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.4 secs, this made the Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport as fast as the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 (8.10 secs) the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the or the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI (8.10 secs). This Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport is also faster than the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the and the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the S Type and the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar S Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.55 secs @ 82.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 (16.47 secs), the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - Hatch (16.47 secs), and the 2005 Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 (16.47 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 S Type equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).

Related Links:

2004 S Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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