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Jaguar XK8 Coupé

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Jaguar XK8 Coupé

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in, 223.7 kW / 300.0 hp / 300.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.3 l/100km / 25.0 mpg-UK / 20.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from2002
ModelXK8 CoupéIssued until
SerieXK8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerJaguarCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4760 mm / 187.4 in / 187.4 inTotal (curb) weight1685 kg / 3715 lb / 3715 lb
WidthDry weight
Height1296 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2588 mm / 101.9 in / 101.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1498 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.84  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeAJ-V8 AJ34Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerJaguarValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block & headsBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.95
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity524.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power223.7 kW / 300.0 hp / 300.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)106.4 kW / 142.7 hp / 142.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output53.3 kW/l / 1.172 bhp/cu in / 1.172 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque100.1 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
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)6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sPower-to-weight ratio178.0 kW/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.7 l/100km / 16.9 mpg-UK / 14.1 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.3 l/100km / 34.0 mpg-UK / 28.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.3 l/100km / 25.0 mpg-UK / 20.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions284 g/km / 457 g/mi / 457 g/mi
  Range664 km / 413 mi / 413 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Upper wishbone,U Links
Wheels front8 x 17Wheels rear8 x 17
Tyres front245/50 ZR 17Tyres rear245/50 ZR 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 inBrake diameter rear305 mm / 12.0 in / 12.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK8 Coupé

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