2007 Jaguar S-Type V8 R

The Jaguar S-Type sedan enters its eighth and final year of production in 2007.  All sedan receive some minor interior refinishing, which includes the addition of seat piping and new walnut trimming.  
The R-Style is a higher performance trim available on several Jaguar models.  Opting for the R-Style adds about  $15000 to the S-Type's base price.  Unique standard features on this model include bird's eye maple wood trim, wider tires, and 18 inch wheels.  All luxury items are a given here.  The R-Style gets the DVD navigation system, upgraded 320-watt sound system, dual zone climate control, and a moon roof.  The adaptive cruise control system is optional.
The R-Style uses the same 4.2 liter V-8 as the lower model, but here it is enhanced by a top-mounted supercharger.  Horsepower rises from 300 to 400, and torque is bumped from 310 to 413 pound-feet.  The same six speed automatic transmission delivers the power to the rear wheels.  The 0 to 60 time for this top tier model is 5.3 seconds.