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Jaguar XJ8 4.2

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8 4.2
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.2 litres/100 km (14.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.20 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque420.00 Nm (42.8 kgf-m or 309.8 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.3 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
0-60 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1884 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2920 mm (115.0 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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