History and Background
The Jaguar S-Type was introduced in 1998 as a midsize luxury sedan that drew inspiration from classic Jaguars of the 1960s, particularly through its rounded contours and traditional grille design. The model shared its technical foundation with Ford’s DEW98 architecture, but Jaguar gave it its own tuning and aesthetic. As a result, the S-Type positioned itself as an alternative within the luxury business sedan segment, emphasizing comfort, prestige, and a distinctly British character.
The Jaguar S-Type R emerged as the most performance-oriented variant in the lineup and was equipped with a supercharged V8. This gave the model a distinctly sportier character than the standard versions, without compromising the luxury sedan concept. In the first half of the 2000s, the Jaguar S-Type R competed with sporty versions of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, among others. The combination of rear-wheel drive, a powerful powertrain, and traditional Jaguar styling made the S-Type R a distinctive choice within this segment.
By the 2006 model year, the Jaguar S-Type was in the twilight of its life cycle, shortly before being succeeded by the Jaguar XF. It was precisely during this period that the S-Type R gained a certain collector’s value as the sportiest variant of a model line that had by then become clearly recognizable. In Jaguar’s history, the S-Type R holds a place as one of the brand’s last sedans with a classically styled body and a distinctly performance-oriented top-of-the-line model in its lineup.
Features and Highlights
The Jaguar S-Type R stands out for its sporty design and corresponding tuning. Within the model range, the R version is known as the variant with the greatest emphasis on performance and dynamics. From a technical standpoint, this represents a significant difference from the standard S-Type models, which are more focused on comfort and luxury. The S-Type R combines this sporty positioning with the distinctive Jaguar front end and an understated, formal body style.
This particular vehicle was built in 2006 and is in running condition. The interior and exterior are generally in good condition. The car comes with its owner’s manuals.
Summary
The Jaguar S-Type R is a sporty variant within the S-Type lineup and represents the later phase of this model with its classic Jaguar appearance and performance-oriented positioning. This 2006 model is in running condition, has an interior and exterior that are generally in good condition, and comes with its manuals. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing day.
Please note: This car is being auctioned online by Classic Car Auctions.
This car is being offered in the “Classics, Sports Cars, and Youngtimers Uithoorn” online auction. The car is available for viewing during the viewing days. The listed amount represents the lower end of the estimated value. Bidding starts at €2,500.
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Auction
Opening: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Closing: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM
Location
Anthony Fokkerweg 7
1422 AE Uithoorn
Netherlands
Viewing Days
Friday, October 30 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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