Performance Review: Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar S Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.This particular Jaguar S Type has a 4196cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The S Type shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. 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 1800 kgs (3968 lbs) this makes the Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar S Type shares the same bhp with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp)

In terms of power the 4196cc 32V V8 engine produces 400 bhp (298 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 408 lb-ft (553.1 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 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 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (247.2 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 222.2 bhp per ton and 226.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 S Type competing with the 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (247.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (246.8 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 226.6 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i (251.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 327 V8 (251.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto as fast as the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs). This Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the S Type and the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar S Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.61 secs @ 100.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp (13.55 secs), the 2012 Audi A4 S4 3.0L V6 Supercharged (13.56 secs), and the 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin (13.56 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 S Type equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2002 S Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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