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Jaguar XJ8 4.2

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8 4.2
Year2009
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating63 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 driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front air bags. Side air bags.

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
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)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1877 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 (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 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 USD65740
Aprox price as new EUR81830
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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