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Jaguar XJ 8 4.2

General information

ModelJaguar XJ 8 4.2
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.0 litres/100 km (21.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque411.00 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.2 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1770 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1686 kg (3,717.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2202 kg (4,854.6 pounds)
Towing weight1902 kg (4,193.2 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase3040 mm (119.7 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new EUR73620
Service interval16,000 km
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