Jaguar S-type 3.4 litre
| Produced: |
1963-1968, 9928 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
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The S-type featured a modified version of the Mk II bodyshell with unique front and rear ends added. The front had its own distinctive grille, shrouded headlamps and a slim line bumper. The rear of the S-type looked very similar to the large Mk X saloon and had a similar independent suspension design which gave a class leading ride.
Most buyers opted for the more powerful 3.8 version, although the 3.4 was by no means under-powered. The 3.4 could set quite a fast pace and although not as quick as the Mk II 3.4, the car handled extremely well thanks to its new suspension layout.
Buyers Guide Jaguar S-Type 3.4 and 3.8 featured in Practical Classics May 1994 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 13.2 s | 18 mpg | 210 bhp 5500 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Dads v Sons |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2007 | |||
| Dads v Sons - Since Practical Classics was launched more than 25 years ago the range of cars we've come to regard as classics has grown enormously. Some of the more traditional motors seen in our first few issues now have descendants that are classics in their own right - and can provide serious competition for the originals. jaguar S-Type v XJ40, Triumph TR3 v TR7, Alfa Spider v Spider, Opel Manta v Calibra. | ||||
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Classics to use every day - Jaguar S-type 3.4 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Classics to use every day - Jaguar S-type 3.4 | ||||
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Buyers Guide - Poor man's Jaguar - S-Type |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1994 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Poor man's Jaguar - S-Type - You can buy a road-legal, up and running S-type Jaguar for as little as £2000, but will it be good value, or an expensive liability? | ||||
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Strong silent Type - Jaguar S-Type |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2011 | |||
| Strong silent Type - Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar's S-Type was designed to be fast and luxurious, qualities that are still apparent today. | ||||
| Article |
Modern car maintenance |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast July 2005 | |||
| Modern car maintenance - Dave Marks shows Nigel Thorley a common S-type problem - a leaking engine coolant expansion tank. | ||||
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Road Test - Jaguar S-Type |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 5 May 2005 | |||
| Road Test - Jaguar S-Type - Built 1963-68, four-door, five-seater saloons. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. 3442cc and 3781cc DOHC six-cylinder engines. | ||||
| Article |
S-Type Revisited |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast May 2005 | |||
| S-Type Revisited - Nigel Thorley takes a look at how the S-type has changed over the years. | ||||
| Article |
Compact Purrfection - Jaguar MkII vs S-Type |
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| Publication | Classics December 2004 | |||
| Compact Purrfection - Jaguar MkII vs S-Type - The Mk2 Jaguar is a style icon, while the S-Type isn’t. But which is really the better car? Andrew Noakes passes judgement. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar S-Type/420 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30th June 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar S-Type/420 - The Mk2, the E-Type, the XJ6....Oh yes, wasn’t there something called the S-Type too? RiCHARD GUNN looks at buying the Jaguar even enthusiasts forget about. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five Jaguar Saloons |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| Marque Five Jaguar Saloons - There have been some superb classic Jaguar saloons over the years; but which make the best buys today? Paul Guinness takes a look at five of them in the first of our new marque five series.,Jaguar Mk2, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar Mk Ten, Jaguar SJ6, Jaguar XK40 | ||||
| Article |
Classics October 2001 pg 28 |
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| Publication | Classics October 2001 | |||
| Class war. A Jaguar might be high on quality saloon car wish lists, but a Mercedes-Benz is also equally good. Tim Morgan discovers that they are different sides to the same coin. | ||||
