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Jaguar XK8 Convertible

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4194 cm3 / 255.9 cu in / 255.9 cu in, 219.0 kW / 293.7 hp / 293.7 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 410.9 N·m / 303.0 lb·ft / 303.0 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from2006
ModelXK8 ConvertibleIssued until
SerieXK8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerJaguarCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)306 l / 10.81 cu ft / 10.81 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)1982 l / 69.99 cu ft / 69.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1415 l / 49.97 cu ft / 49.97 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4780 mm / 188.2 in / 188.2 inTotal (curb) weight1734 kg / 3823 lb / 3823 lb
Width1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 inDry weight
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inLoad capacity71 kg / 157 lb / 157 lb
Wheelbase2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight1805 kg / 3979 lb / 3979 lb
Track frontTowing weight1850 kg / 4079 lb / 4079 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.85  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.99 m2 / 21.4 sq ft / 21.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.60 m2 / 6.4 sq ft / 6.4 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.8 kW / 19.9 hp / 19.9 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.95
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4194 cm3 / 255.9 cu in / 255.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity524.54 cm3/cylinder / 32.009 cu in/cylinder / 32.009 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power219.0 kW / 293.7 hp / 293.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque410.9 N·m / 303.0 lb·ft / 303.0 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)106.9 kW / 143.4 hp / 143.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.2 kW/l / 1.148 bhp/cu in / 1.148 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.0 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 sPower-to-weight ratio171.9 kW/ton / 130.2 bhp/ton / 130.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions279 g/km / 449 g/mi / 449 g/mi
  Range670 km / 416 mi / 416 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front240/50-ZR17Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK8 Convertible

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