Jaguar S-type 4.2 V8 R When the first S-types appeared in the late '90s, I hated them with a passion. Jaguar S-type 4.2 V8 R; Land Rover Defender 130 V8 2024 review: an exercise in excess.
Also on XJ-S floorpan with a supercharged AJ16 Jaguar ‘six’, the DB7 conspired to be quicker, quieter and comfier than XK8. The V12 Vantage set the pace from ’99. High running costs. Sold 1994-’04 • No. built 7247 • Mpg 12-25 • 0-60mph 5.8-5 secs • Top speed 155-185mph • Price new £84,950 (2000) • Price now £17-42k.
We found the base 3.0-liter V6 delivers responsive performance, thanks partly to the superb six-speed automatic transmission. Opt for the 4.2 model and you get thrilling performance from its
“As well as having cool retro looks, Jaguar also built a version of the S-Type which came with a supercharged 4.2-litre V8,” Dale grins. “Called the S-Type R it packs 409bhp straight out of the box and was a genuine rival for anything that came out of Germany at the time.”
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jaguar s type 4.2 v8 review
