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Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8
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, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 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
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 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 stroke86.0 x 90.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.6 seconds
0-60 miles5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2447 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction 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, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1659 kg (3,657.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Towing weight748 kg (1,649.1 pounds)
Overall length5220 mm (205.5 inches)
Overall width2110 mm (83.1 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 USD91375
Aprox price as new EUR97730
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions164.0 g/km
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