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2003 Jaguar S-Type R Road Test

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Other convenience features include curb illumination lamps on the front doors, automatic on/off headlamps with variable time delay, electrochromic rearview mirror and exterior door mirrors, heated windscreen and rain-sensing wipers.

Safety features include Jaguar's Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTS), an anti-theft engine immobilizer, a security system with remote entry and audible verification feature, child seat safety belt locking, driver and front passenger front and side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags above front and rear door openings, front and rear safety belt pre-tensioners and height-adjustable front safety belts. Jaguar has also included front and rear fog lamps, headlamp power wash, Reverse Park Control and Xenon headlamps with automatic headlamp leveling as standard S-Type R equipment.

Unique exterior features found standard on the S-Type R include a body-colored grille surround, rear plinth and bumper blades, a mesh wire front grille, performance-designed front bumper with air intakes on the front fascia and a tasteful rear spoiler.

The S-Type R doesn't feature the 60/40 split-fold rear seat of the base cars but instead gets a fixed rear seat back to stiffen the body structure and a ski pass through behind the center armrest.

It's easy to fall for this sensual cat. From its stunningly curvaceous body and lavishly featured interior to its seemingly omnipotent performance there are few faults and hardly reason to complain. Actually, I have no complaints at all. The S-Type R stimulates almost every sensory mechanism, heightening driver perception while simultaneously calming frazzled nerves. It might just be the best feel good drug yet.

Specifications:

  • Price Range (MSRP):$89,950 - $93,850
  • Body Type: 4-door sedan
  • Layout: Front engine, RWD
  • Engine: 400 hp, 408 lb-ft, 4.2-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
  • Transmission: 6-spd auto
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
  • Curb Weight: 1,800 kg (3,969 lbs)
  • Performance (0 - 100 km/h): 5.6 seconds
  • Seating Capacity:5
  • Cargo Capacity (trunk):400 L (14.1 cu ft)
  • Fuel Economy (city/hwy):18.5 / 9.2 L/100 km (15 / 30 mpg)
  • Warranty (mo/km):48/80,000 comprehensive
  • Direct Competitors:Audi RS6, BMW M5, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E55
  • Web Site:www.jaguar.ca
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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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