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  Jaguar S-type (1999 - 2007) (Classics Reviews)
  level 2.5 V6 would follow) or 281bhp 4.0-litre V8 (replaced by a 4.2 V8). Later, a supercharged 400bhp 4.2-litre V8 would arrive in the S-type R (along with a host of dynamic upgrades). At the time, the styling divided opinion. Honest John called it the 'spiritual reincarnation' of the Mk2
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  Honda S-MX (1995 - 2000) (Classics Reviews)
  The Honda S-MX (or SMX) is a Japanese Minivan. It has two rows of bench seats and can accommodate up to five passengers. In a bid to maximise interior space, the traditional floor-mounted gearbox has been replaced by a column-mounted shift. Only available
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  Hyundai S Coupe (1990 - 1995) (Classics Reviews)
  Based on the Elantra and powered by Mitsubishi mechanicals, the Hyundai S Coupe (or Scoop) is something of a curiosity. From unremarkable beginnings, it would go on to pave the way for one of the Korean manufacturer’s most popular models. Bland styling was coupled
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  TVR V8-S (1990 - 1994) (Classics Reviews)
  The V8-S was a case of history releating itself. It was basically a case of taking an existing V6 product (the excellent S-Series roadster) and installing a tuned Rover V8 under the bonnet to create a very fast - and desirable - sports car. This is exactly the process that Peter Wheeler followed
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  Nissan S-Cargo (1989 - 1992) (Classics Reviews)
  The Nissan S-Cargo was a wonderfully styled (and named!) small van that was based on the K10 Micra and built by the Pike Factory. It was inspired by the Citroën 2CV van, and even featured a single spoke steering wheel. The S-Cargo was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989, and went
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  Jaguar XJ-S (1975 - 1996) (Classics Reviews)
  It must have been a tense moment when the covers came off the Jaguar XJ-S in 1975. After all, this was the car that was supposed to replace the iconic E-type. It was no surprise, then, that buyers were left scratching their heads. Why, they questioned, was it so big, ugly and clearly set
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  Jaguar S-type (1963 - 1968) (Classics Reviews)
  The story of Jaguar’s Mk2 family is complicated - the original Mk1 was transformed into the Mk2 before being re-jigged into the 240/340. There were also two further offshoots, the similar looking S-type and the 420 (and let's not forget the V8 engined Daimler versions
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1991 - 1999) (Classics Reviews)
  Te Mercedes-Benz S-Class may have reached its technical peak in 1991 with the W140 generation. Here we had a car that introduced several new innovations when launched, such as double-glazed side glass and self-closing doors. Of course, the technology went further than that, with the boffins
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1979 - 1993) (Classics Reviews)
  In 1979, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was relaunched, and once again took a big technological leap from what came before. Aerodynamic styling penned by Bruno Sacco signalled a new look that would filter its way down the entire range, and showed that Mercedes-Benz was not about to lose its lead
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1972 - 1980) (Classics Reviews)
  The second-generation S-Class was a technical masterpiece, and clearly in the running for the 'best car in the world', which manufacturers like to talk about. The range was logivally split into six- and V8-cylinder cars, standard- and long-wheelbase - with a rather special model right at the top
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  Audi 100 Coupe S (1970 - 1976) (Classics Reviews)
  The Audi 100 Coupe S added a much needed shot of glamour into the range during the early 1970s, proving to be a perfect halo product for a manufacturer that was trying hard to establish itself. Shorn of its sensible suit and clothed in an Aston DBS-like coupé bodyshell, the Audi 100 looked
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1965 - 1972) (Classics Reviews)
  And so the S-Class legend begins. The launch of the W108 and 109 represented the point at which the large Mercedes-Benz range became the one-size-fits-all default-choice plutocrat motor. It was styled to (near) perfection by Paul Bracq, an object lesson in  understated elegance
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  Mini Cooper, Cooper S and Seven (1990 - 2000) (Classics Reviews)
  . An ‘S’ package from John Cooper boosted power to 78bhp. Fuel injection from 1991 increased the power of both types even more, but from 1996, this changed from single- to multi-point with electronic ignition as well. The 40th birthday celebration Cooper S Works of 1999 was the most powerful of them
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  Volvo P1800, S, E and ES (1961 - 1973) (Classics Reviews)
  Delightful to drive, useful in ES form - 'The Saint's' car will always be cool
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  Bentley Continental R, S, T and Azure (1991 - 2003) (Classics Reviews)
  of harnessing all that power and torque. Maximum speed was 145mph with a 0-60mph time of 6.6 seconds. Owners loved theirs, but many buyers were soon demanding more power - first uprated model was the limited edition Continental S, which upped power to 385bhp. But the 1996 Continental T was the true performance
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (1965 - 1975) (Classics Reviews)
  As well being offered in saloon form with two wheelbases, the W108/W109 S-Class was offered in W111 Coupe form. It was actually a heavily revised version of the previous Fintail coupes, helped in no small part by the fitment of the 2.5-litre straight-six from the 250S/SE. Other improvements