Jaguar S-Type 0–60 Times
The Jaguar S-Type 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Jaguar S-Type is the 2004 Jaguar S-Type R Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.69 seconds at 101.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Jaguar S-Type is the 2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Sedan, which took 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Jaguar S-Type tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.44 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.87 seconds at 95.35 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
2004 R Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
6.44sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.87sec
@ 95.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.90sec
2003 3.0 Sedan
Across 8 verified runs, the Jaguar S-Type ranges from 5.20 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 6.44-second average.
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Jaguar S-Type Performance Overview
Jaguar’s S-Type performance profile spans 2000 to 2005 in this dataset, covering 8 verified tests across the model’s X200 and X202 phases. Early X200 cars, tested from 2000 to 2001, centered on the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter AJ-V8/AJ28 at 281 hp. The first 4.0 Sedan reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, and by 2001 the 4.0 Sedan cut that to 6.3 seconds, establishing the quickest pace of the initial run before the facelift era broadened the lineup.
With X202 from 2003 onward, the S-Type’s performance range widened from the 235-hp AJ-V6 3.0 to the 390-hp supercharged AJ34S V8 in the R. That split is clear in the results: the 2003 3.0 Sedan posted the slow end of the range at 7.9 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2003 R Sedan dropped the benchmark to 5.4 seconds. The peak came with the 2004 R Sedan at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph and a class-leading-for-this-model 13.69 seconds in the quarter-mile at 101.31 mph.
As it stands in the latest tested years here, the current X202 phase remains gasoline-only, using both naturally aspirated and supercharged engines, with the 2004 R Sedan still the quickest example and the 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan filling the mid-range between the V6 and R extremes.
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Jaguar S-Type 0–60 Times by Generation: X200 to X202
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X202 | 2003–2008 | 6.37s | 5.20s — 2004 R Sedan | 6 | The X202 generation (2003–2008) averaged 6.37 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2004 R Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 390 hp across 3.0L V6, 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8 configurations. |
| X200 | 2000–2002 | 6.65s | 6.30s — 2001 4.0 Sedan | 2 | The X200 generation (2000–2002) averaged 6.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2001 4.0 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output was 281 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations. |
X202
2003–2008
Avg 0–60
6.37s
Fastest
5.20s
Tests
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2004 R Sedan
The X202 generation (2003–2008) averaged 6.37 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2004 R Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 390 hp across 3.0L V6, 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8 configurations.
X200
2000–2002
Avg 0–60
6.65s
Fastest
6.30s
Tests
2
2001 4.0 Sedan
The X200 generation (2000–2002) averaged 6.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2001 4.0 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output was 281 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations.
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Jaguar S-Type 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 5 years
▾
2005 Jaguar S-Type
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#05
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 294 hp
- Torque
- 303 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,950 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 8
#07
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Sedan
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 216 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 19.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 8
How we verify Jaguar S-Type performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jaguar S-Type trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Jaguar S-Type 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Jaguar S-Type performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2005 Jaguar S-Type ranges from 7.8 seconds to 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph, depending on trim. The 2005 3.0 Sedan does it in 7.8 seconds, while the 2005 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. Across all 8 recorded S-Type tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.44 seconds.
The fastest Jaguar S-Type on record is the 2004 R Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds. It is also the quickest stock S-Type tested. In the quarter-mile, that same 2004 R Sedan posts the model’s best run at 13.69 seconds with a 101.31 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Jaguar S-Type is the 2004 R Sedan at 5.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified examples in the current record, so the overall fastest and fastest stock result are the same. The R Sedan is also the strongest-performing S-Type trim overall, averaging 5.37 seconds across 3 tests.
For 2005, the 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan is the quickest S-Type trim tested. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 96 mph. The 2005 3.0 Sedan is slower at 7.8 seconds to 60 mph and 15.9 seconds in the quarter-mile at 88.6 mph.
The 2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan is clearly quicker than the 3.0 Sedan. The 4.2 VDP hits 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, while the 3.0 takes 7.8 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the 4.2 VDP runs 14.9 seconds at 96 mph versus 15.9 seconds at 88.6 mph for the 3.0.
The Jaguar S-Type R is the quickest S-Type variant on record. Its best 0-60 mph time is 5.2 seconds, and across 3 tests the R Sedan averages 5.37 seconds. That makes it substantially faster than the 3.0 Sedan, which averages 7.85 seconds, and quicker than the 4.0 Sedan average of 6.65 seconds.
The facelift X202 Jaguar S-Type, covering 2003 to 2008, averages 6.37 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest X202 is the 2004 R Sedan at 5.2 seconds. This generation spans outputs from 235 to 390 hp and includes both naturally aspirated and supercharged gasoline versions.
The fastest X202 Jaguar S-Type is the 2004 R Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Within the 2003-2008 facelift generation, that is the quickest verified result. The X202 generation also has the stronger overall average than X200, posting 6.37 seconds across 6 tests.
The first-generation X200 Jaguar S-Type, sold from 2000 to 2002, averages 6.65 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 2001 4.0 Sedan at 6.3 seconds. X200 models in the record are all naturally aspirated gasoline cars with 281 hp.
Across all 8 Jaguar S-Type tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.87 seconds at 95.4 mph. The quickest S-Type quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2004 R Sedan, which runs 13.69 seconds at 101.31 mph. For 2005 models, the 4.2 VDP Edition posts 14.9 seconds and the 3.0 Sedan runs 15.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jaguar S-Type can do, not a single marketing claim.
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