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Jaguar XJ Super V8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ Super V8
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.81 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.7 litres/100 km (18.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power395.00 PS (291 kW or 390 HP) at 6150 Rev. per min.
Max torque541.00 Nm (55.2 kgf-m or 399.0 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.1:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2278 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space464 litres (123 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1734 kg (3,822.8 pounds)
Towing weight748 kg (1,649.1 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity84.0 litres (22.19 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD89380
Aprox price as new EUR96970
Service interval16,000 km
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