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Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 Automatic

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 Automatic
Year2007
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 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
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power305.00 PS (224 kW or 301 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
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
Power/weight ratio0.1861 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2549 litres (673 gallons)
Cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1639 kg (3,613.4 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5220 mm (205.5 inches)
Overall width1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall height2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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