2006 Jaguar S-Type 3.0

 

The 2006 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 came standard with a 3.0-liter 235-horsepower V6 engine as shown. Also available was a 4.2-liter V8 engine, with 294 horsepower in the S-Type 4.2, or supercharged to 390 horsepower in the S-Type R.

The S-Type was apparently Jaguar's focus at the 2006 Portland International Auto Show, as it had a large brochure dedicated to it, thicker and with far more information than the standard Jaguar brochure.

2006 Jaguar XJ8

The 2006 XJ8 shown here is the base model of Jaguar's traditional large aluminum-bodied sedan. All XJ sedans were powered by a 4.2-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC V8 engine, rated at 300 horsepower in the XJ8 and the long-wheelbase XJ8L and Vanden Plas. The V8 was supercharged to 400 horsepower for the Super V8 and high-performance XJR.

All XJ sedans came standard with such luxury features as a 6-speed automatic transmission, self-leveling air suspension, automatic, xenon, power-wash headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and self-dimming, heated, power door mirrors.

2006 Jaguar XK Convertible

The sporty2006 Jaguar XK was available as a coupe, or as the convertible shown here. Both were powered by a 300-horsepower 4.2-liter V8 engine and came standard with a 6-speed automatic, paddle-shift transmission, keyless entry & start, radar-based adaptive cruise control, a 7-inch touchscreen to control features like the dual-zone automatic climate control, DVD-based navigation system, and 160-watt Alpine audio system with AM/FM stereo, 6-disk in-dash CD player, mp3 and Windows Media Player capability.

1982-1991 Jaguar XJ-S HE

The Jaguar XJ-S was originally introduced in 1975 as a replacement for the XK-E, which had been in production since 1961. The XJ-S was powered by the same 5.3-Liter V12 engine that had been introduced in the XK-E in 1971. Sales were slow, and in 1982 the XJ-S was redesigned and rechristened the XJ-S HE, featuring a new High Efficiency 5.3-Liter V12 engine that produced more power and torque while delivering better fuel economy. The new engine along with styling changes made the new XJ-S much more appealing, and sales increased dramatically. The XJ-S HE Coupe would see little change through 1991, though there were some additions to the line. Starting in 1983, a 3.6-Liter AJ6 inline 6-cylinder engine was also available, and this engine was used to power the XJ-SC cabriolet that was introduced that same year. The XJ-SC became available with the HE V12 in 1985, and was replaced by a full convertible in 1989. The XJ-S would receive a facelift in 1992 and was renamed the XJS; in this final form it would continue in production through 1996, for a total of 21 years. Pictured here is the XJ-S with the High Efficiency 5.3-Liter V12 engine. Exterior styling was virtually unchanged from 1982 to 1991.

1969-1970 Jaguar E-Type (XKE) 4.2 2+2 Coupe

This Jaguar E-Type, or XKE, is from 1969 or 1970. It represents the last E-Type Jaguars before V12 engines were introduced and major syling changes were made.

The year can be determined by the front details. There is no clear cover over the headlight scoops, indicating a 1968 or later model, and the turn signals are below the bumper, a change made for 1969. In 1971, when V12 engines arrived, a number of styling changes were made, most noticably a large grille opening. The 1969 and 1970 models are virtually identical.

The E-Type Jaguar was available in 3 body styles: a roadster, a coupe and a 2+2 coupe with a rear seat that was introduced in 1965. The exterior styling of the 2-seat coupe and the 2+2 coupe are almost identical, but the 2+2 is distinguished by longer doors and the associated side windows, due to an additional 9 inches in wheelbase, and the chrome strip along the top of the door below the window.

Another spotting feature that identifies this as a 1969 or 1970 model is the large taillights below the rear bumper.

When the E-Type Jaguar was introduced in 1961, it was powered by a 265-horsepower 3.8-liter inline 6-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine. In 1964, the engine displacement was increased to 4.2 liters; horsepower remained at 265 but torque increased from 260 to 283 foot-pounds. This engine was used through 1970.

The interior of the E-Type also saw some changes in 1968, primarily in the center console, where toggle switches were replaced by rocker switches and the clock was moved among the gauges from within the tachometer.

The E-Type Jaguar is one of the most collectible classic cars, and this is a fine example of one of the last before the changes that came with the V12 engine began to significantly change the design.

2009 Jaguar XF

The all-new 2009 Jaguar XF was introduced in March of 2008. It is powered by a 4.2-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC 32-valve V8 that produces 300-horsepower. It is also available as a 420-horsepower supercharged version. The XF will accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 121 miles per hour. The supercharged version will accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 miles per hour.

Standard equipment includes a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, a pushbutton starter and iPod, mp3 player and Bluetooth cell phone connectivity. Available options include a Bowers & Wilkins 14-speaker 440-watt surround sound system, Sirius satellite radio, voice-activated navigation, reverse parking camera, climate controlled seats and a blind spot monitor.