Dubspeed Driven Full Road Test - The 2006 Jaguar S-Type R

[zerinVR6]

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When BMW introduced the E39 M5 at the 1998 Geneva Motor Show, it took the breath from automotive enthusiasts everywhere. The M5 was the perfect combination of muscular looks, incredible handling, vicious power…all packaged within the practicality of a sedan. With 400 horsepower (394hp depending who you ask) at the driver’s disposal, the M5 quickly became a legend - with little competition from other European manufacturers. That is, until Jaguar introduced the S-Type R in 2003. The S-Type R looked like, at least on paper, to be a direct competitor for the E39 M5. Like the M5, the Jaguar S-Type R was a mid-size sport sedan based on an already established model, and also benefited from a very powerful V-8 engine. Both carried sticker prices over $60k, and both appeared to be targeting the same demographic: people who wanted an extremely sports-oriented luxury sedan. In 2003, the S-Type R was a bargain at $62,400 compared to the M5’s hefty price tag of $70,545.

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[Mook]

baller car
ITSABEAST!

[AltimaGTR]

Nice, but when are they ever gonna change the platform?

[MFaust]

It's nice that the Jaguar is on par with an almost 8 year old normally aspirated ///Motorsport product.

[zerinVR6]

To be fair, the S-Type R is almost as old as the M5 is. They haven't updated platforms.

It's nice that the Jaguar is on par with an almost 8 year old normally aspirated ///Motorsport product.

[MFaust]

Gotcha.

I agree with this statement though.

Still though, at least for me, these things aren’t enough to overcome the mediocrity found throughout the interior. This is a shame, because the S-Type R is breathtakingly impressive from an exterior design standpoint, and even more so in its driving dynamics. Am I being too critical of the S-Type R? Well, maybe just a little bit. If the S-Type R cost $45,000 or even $50,000, I probably would have shrugged off some complaints. At its current price point, however, I just can’t turn a blind eye to these issues.

To be fair, the S-Type R is almost as old as the M5 is. They haven't updated platforms.

[AltimaGTR]

To be fair, the S-Type R is almost as old as the M5 is. They haven't updated platforms.
You got me there~ I had no idea that the M5 was rockin the same platform. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the S-Type R needs a facelift or something.

[tuanieee]

still a baller car

[mtran]

still a baller car


:wrd:

[-WANTED-]

Nice, but when are they ever gonna change the platform?
:eek3: :eek3:

[Maxima96]

Very nice car.. I rented the V8 s-type when i went on a trip to FL. Very quick car and very nicely built. But then when u throw in the Super Charged V8, that should be a very fun car to drive.