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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar X Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar X 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 X Type has a 2968cc 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 X 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 X Type's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1555 kgs (3428 lbs) this makes the Jaguar X Type 3.0 V6 Sport in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

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

In terms of power the 2968cc 24V V6 engine produces 231 bhp (172 kW) @ 6300 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 210 lb-ft (284.7 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft) or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (221 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 1998 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (173.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar X Type.

The Jaguar X Type has a Power to weight ratio of 148.5 bhp per ton and 135.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 X Type competing with the 1998 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (173.5 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (173.4 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 X Type generating around 135.0 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 1979 Dodge Magnum GT 5.9L V8 (160.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (159.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Jaguar X Type 3.0 V6 Sport as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Jaguar X Type 3.0 V6 Sport is also faster than 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 and the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X Type and the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - JDM

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar X Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.86 secs @ 92.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - JDM (14.79 secs), the 2004 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16v EP3 - JDM (14.79 secs), and the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (14.82 secs).

Top Speed:

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

Top Speed of the 2001 X 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 X 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 X Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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