Back home in sunny Ireland and we’re all in lockdown. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to review a Jaguar S Type that is parked on the driveway. This model is an X206 variant from 2007 in SE trim and is powered by the Ford/Peugeot 2.7 diesel engine (spoiler alert – this is a diesel engine that has nice low down torque but needs better suspension, e.g. in Sport trim to provide me with the handling I prefer).
Overall I was impressed with this luxury car and it achieved a reasonable score given that our test car is 13 years old. Have a look at the videos below to see what I thought of it. Below the videos you’ll find the specs table too.
The Review
The Introduction
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The interior
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The test drive
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The conclusion
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Jaguar S Type 2.7D SE (2007) – Vital Statistics
| Power | 150kW (207 bhp) @ 4000rpm | |
| Torque | 435 Nm (320 lb/ft) @ 1900rpm | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.2 seconds | |
| Maximum speed | 227 km/h (141 mph) | |
| Fuel consumption (average) | 7.8 l/100km (36 mpg) | |
| Fuel type, tank capacity | Diesel, 68 litres | |
| Weight | 1790 kg | |
| **** | **** | |
| Engine | Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17, Compacted graphite iron cross bolted block, DOHC, Aluminium cylinder heads, Siemens common rail direct diesel injection, Euro IV Compliant | |
| Displacement | 2720 cc | |
| Cylinders and valves | V6, 24v | |
| Transmission | 6 speed J-gate automatic | |
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |