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Jaguar XJ8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8
Year2008
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 city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.00 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque420.36 Nm (42.9 kgf-m or 310.1 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 76.5 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1778 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2973 litres (785 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1716 kg (3,783.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2202 kg (4,854.6 pounds)
Towing weight750 kg (1,653.5 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)
Wheelbase3040 mm (119.7 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD63875
Aprox price as new EUR72530
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions164.0 g/km
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