Verdict
C
← Jaguar S-Type · 1999-2008 · X200
Jaguar S-Type X200
Headline trim: S-Type R (4.2 SC V8) — 400 bhp, 0-62 in 5.6s.
BHP
400 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$1,000-$10,000
Strengths
- Retro shape divides — but distinctive
- S-Type R 400 bhp V8 cult
- Cheap to buy in 2026
Weaknesses
- Ford-era cabin parts
- Auto box reliability
- Front suspension bushes
Notable tech
- Ford DEW98 platform
- Saloon body only
- Ford-Jaguar 2.5/3.0 V6, AJ-V8 4.0/4.2
- 5R55N 5AT, ZF 6HP26 from 2005
- S-Type R supercharged 4.2 V8
- Replaced by Jaguar XF in 2008
Common issues
- Tyre valve corrosion
- Air-bag lamps
- Auto box solenoid
- Front control arm bushes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across X200's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 V6 petrol
BHP201
Torque249 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
3.0 V6 petrol
BHP240
Torque300 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
4.2 V8 petrol
BHP300
Torque420 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
S-Type R (4.2 SC V8)
BHP400
Torque553 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
2.7 V6 diesel
BHP207
Torque435 Nm
0–608.2 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT