And the 2000 Winner of The People's Choice Car of the Year
Awards goes to the Jaguar S-TYPE.
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Jaguar S-TYPE General Specifications
Weight: 3,650 lbs.
Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: Standard 6 cylinders, 8 cylinders optional
Horsepower: 240 / Zero to 60: 7.8 (estimated)
Fuel Capacity: 18.4 gallons / Fuel economy: (6 cylinders) 17 city, 24 hwy.
Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with destination charge: $43,080
Breslow's Comment: "A luxury car that can dance and romance with you."
Manufacturer's Comments: "Adeptly blending traditional Jaguar
design cues with a full complement of cutting-edge technology
features, the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE went on sale in May 1999 and
immediately began setting Jaguar sales records. Buyers throughout
North America have been quick to embrace the S-TYPE's classic
British styling. With its elliptical vertical-bar grille, highly
contoured hood and distinctive four-headlight Jaguar "face", S-TYPE
is, unmistakably, a Jaguar."
Historical Notes:
The Motor Trend Editors Chose the Lincoln LS to receive their
magazine's car of the year honors and the Toyota Tundra was the
favorite truck. Neither of these vehicles were nominated for the
People's Choice. The magazine's Sport Ute of the year is the Nissan
Xterra, which did receive a place on the People's Choice ballot.
The Nominees for the first annual The People's Choice Car of
the Year Awards for 1999 were:
