Introduction to S-Type Jaguar

Introduction To S-Type Jaguar

Engines

3.0L Engine
The 3.0L engine consists of a six cylinder 60 degrees 'V' configuration liquid cooled aluminium cylinder block with dry steel liners.

4.0L Engine
The 4.0L engine consists of an eight cylinder 90 degrees 'V' configuration liquid cooled aluminium cylinder block incorporating 'Nikasil' plated cylinder bores.

The engine number is stamped onto the engine block adjacent to the thermostat housing.(V8 Only)

Body Structure
A single, all new body style, with or without sliding roof, is manufactured for all markets. (Unique L/H drive or R/H drive.)

Body in White BIW.
The BIW has anti corrosion, double sided zinc coated steel panels. The complete body has 90% zinc coated steel including 25% high strength steel, percentages by weight.

In keeping with Jaguar ecology policy, the paint is water based.

There are no visible exposed screws or fasteners on the exterior body panels. Body side, door openings and rear quarter panel are all single panels.

The door lower cavities are wax injected.

Underbody sealant is applied to the main floor areas.

The body structure subsystem meets EEC barrier crash standards and occupant zone requirements.

Front and Centre Floor Pan
The front pan is a three piece construction with handed dash panels, welded front suspension housing, an integral centre bearing panel for the drive shaft and a large under tunnel heat shield.

Rear Floor Pan
The rear floor pan is a multi piece floor pan design, the rear tub is designed to accept either a full size or space saver spare wheel and the luggage compartment has four tie down luggage loops. Two plastic covers are located under the rear seat and these give easy access to the fuel tank mounted components. A plastic battery tray is located below the luggage load floor

Roof
The roof has been made for roof rack fixings and the roof has reinforcement for vehicles fitted with a sliding roof.

Sliding Roof
The sliding roof has an exterior encapsulated glass roof panel, with sliding sun shade, and has tilt and slide operation. The sliding roof cannot be fitted as a retrofit operation.

Body Side and Rear Quarter
The vehicle has one piece body sides and one piece door opening panels, with full height "A" post and "B-C" post reinforcement. The jacking reinforcement joins the door opening panel to rear quarter inner reinforcing panel. Large vacuum formed wheel arch liners are fitted front and rear. A sill cover protects the BIW sheet metal from stone damage and an anti chip coating is applied to the sills.

Closures
One piece door inner and outer pressing with side impact beams. One piece front and rear door hinge reinforcement panels.

Front Fenders and Bumper
Unique fenders with one style to all markets incorporating side markers/repeaters. Front bumper covers are single piece, body coloured, (primed for service condition) flexible, low speed impact resistance (5 mph/8 km/h) with a steel beam, attached to the cross rails and integral grille assembly. The front bumper has an energy absorbing foam core and includes provision for air ducts for brake cooling and telescopic nozzles for headlamp power wash. Chromed bumper blades and provision for front fog lamps (or blanking plates), are included. All vehicles have a removable front splitter vane.

Rear Fenders and Bumpers
The bumper beam is an aluminium extrusion, mounted to rear rail brackets (5 mph/8 km/h) bumper system. As with the front bumper it has compression moulded polypropylene foam and is colour keyed with chromed inserts.

Reverse Park Aid system, assisting the driver in reversing manoeuvres, operates through four sensors, bumper mounted, at the rear of the vehicle. The system provides audible warnings to indicate the distance to an object behind the vehicle.

Hood / Bonnet
The hood is hinged at the rear with single pivot hinges. The hood is supported by twin gas struts and is secured by twin latches.