2008 Jaguar S-TYPE Trims and Specs

Restyled for 2008 and equipped with a new luxury interior and a responsive V6 engine, the Jaguar S-Type 3.0 offers drivers confident performance and a truly distinctive design. Under its stylish hood resides a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 235 horsepower. The engine links to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission.

Standard features for the S-Type 3.0 include soft-grain leather seating surfaces with piping, Burl Walnut wood interior trim, a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a one-touch power moonroof, a 16-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a 12-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a 140-watt AM/FM sound system with an in-dash CD player.

Safety features include Dynamic Stability Control and an Adaptive Restraint Technology System, which makes adjustments to safety features and air-bag energy depending on the position and weight of the driver and passenger. Also included is Reverse Park Control, which uses rear-mounted sensors to alert drivers of objects when backing up.

Exterior features include 18-inch Triton wheels, bright-finish mirror caps, and a revised front bumper and mesh grille.

Options include Bluetooth wireless connectivity and an audio input jack for an MP3 player.

Solid performance, a lightweight aluminum suspension, a throaty exhaust note, and an upgraded leather interior all combine to make the 2008 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 one of the world's premier luxury sedans.

As its name indicates, under its stylish hood resides a 4.2-liter V8 engine that produces 300 horsepower. The engine links to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission.

Standard features for the S-Type 4.2 include a DVD-based navigation system, Xenon headlights with automatic leveling, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, front park control, and a 10-speaker, 320-watt Alpine sound system with an in-dash CD player and a trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer.

Other features include a one-touch moonroof, soft-grain leather seating surfaces, power-adjustable front seats, Burl Walnut wood interior trim, a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control.

Safety features include Dynamic Stability Control and an Adaptive Restraint Technology System, which makes adjustments to safety systems and air-bag energy depending on the position and weight of the driver and passenger. Also included is Reverse Park Control, which uses rear-mounted sensors to alert drivers of objects when backing up.

Exterior features include 18-inch Vulcan wheels, bright-finish mirror caps, and a revised front bumper and mesh grille.

Options include an audio input jack for an MP3 player and a rear-seat entertainment system with two seven-inch LCD screens integrated into the headrests of the front seats.

The performance-oriented Jaguar S-Type R receives a few minor exterior and interior design upgrades for 2008, but the real story remains its impressive 4.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which produces a whopping 400 horsepower. Dropping all that muscle under the hood of the elegant S-Type R results in a truly distinctive super-luxury sedan.

In addition to its powerful engine, the S-Type R comes equipped with a number of unique features designed to set the vehicle apart from its siblings. Those features include leather-trimmed seats embossed with the R logo, a leather-wrapped R-Performance steering wheel, a chrome-and-leather R-Performance shift knob, R-Performance brakes, and 19-inch Barcelona wheels, as well as satin mahogany wood trim, stainless steel exhaust tips, and black window surrounds.

Drivers can also opt for an R luxury package that includes soft-grain leather seats, burl walnut wood trim, a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, and premium footwell rugs.

Other high-end features in the S-Type R include a DVD-based navigation system, Xenon headlights with automatic leveling, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a 10-speaker, 320-watt Alpine sound system with an in-dash CD player and a trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer.

Safety features include Dynamic Stability Control and an Adaptive Restraint Technology System, which makes adjustments to safety systems and air-bag energy depending on the position and weight of the driver and passenger. Also included are Forward and Reverse Park Control, which use sensors to alert drivers of objects in front of and behind the car when parking.