The Jaguar S-Type R Is A Subtle V8 Hotrod - British M5 Killer? (2006 X200 Supercharged Road Test)

WIN with Lancaster Insurance: https://bit.ly/3LuyHeU The Jaguar S-Type is a thoroughly decent car, with excellent ride and handing, Jaguar luxury and sturdy build quality, all ultimately let down by divisive retro styling. Could Jaguar make the X200 cool with sharper styling, a supercharged V8 and a hint of menace, let alone challenge the BMW E39 M5? Joe went for a test drive of the underrated S-Type R! Thanks to Arun Cars Ltd for loan of this car: https://www.arunltd.com/ Proudly supported by Lancaster Insurance - get a quote on YOUR classic car insurance here: https://www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/... Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! At Classics World, we’re a group of petrolheads who love cars of all makes, models and eras. With an emphasis on classics, we celebrate some of the greatest cars ever made from around the world. From loveable people’s cars like the Mini, Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle, to peerless prestige cars from the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, we’ve got it covered. From pre-war rarities to modern classics, Classics World covers every age of automotive icon. With a shared passion for classic cars and an in-depth knowledge, our videos will feature road tests, comparison tests, buying guides, living with advice, interviews and event reports – any opportunity to share our mutual love of classics. So, whatever car takes your fancy, it’s sure to feature on Classics World. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate automotive community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicswor... Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on: Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook:   / classicsworlduk   Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube:    / classicsworlduk   #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters 0:00 What's Inside Counts 0:44 The Unlucky S-Type 1:38 A Fast Version? 1:54 Styling Improvements 2:29 Supercharged V8 Power! 3:32 Suspension 3:48 Driving Impressions 4:36 Interior 5:00 Split Personality 5:25 Sales Success? 5:56 Affordable Left-Field Super Saloon