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Jaguar XJ8L

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8L
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.3 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
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

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.
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1778 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 space810 litres (214 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1714 kg (3,778.7 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 capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD67375
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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