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Jaguar XJ Super V8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ Super V8
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 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 driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power406.00 PS (299 kW or 400 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque560.03 Nm (57.1 kgf-m or 413.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.1:1
Bore x stroke86.1 x 90.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
0-60 miles5.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2447 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space464 litres (123 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1659 kg (3,657.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Towing weight748 kg (1,649.1 pounds)
Overall length5220 mm (205.5 inches)
Overall width1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity84.0 litres (22.19 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD91370
Aprox price as new EUR97730
CO2 emissions164.0 g/km
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