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Jaguar XJ Super V8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ Super V8
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62 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 driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
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
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2341 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)
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 brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1734 kg (3,822.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Towing weight748 kg (1,649.1 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)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity84.0 litres (22.19 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD94125
Aprox price as new EUR97730
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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