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Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in, 224.0 kW / 300.4 hp / 300.4 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 from2008
ModelXK8 4.2 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)200 l / 7.06 cu ft / 7.06 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)313 l / 11.05 cu ft / 11.05 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4800 mm / 189.0 in / 189.0 inTotal (curb) weight1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb
Width2080 mm / 81.9 in / 81.9 inDry weight
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inLoad capacity550 kg / 1213 lb / 1213 lb
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 inGross (max.) weight2185 kg / 4817 lb / 4817 lb
Track frontTowing weight1850 kg / 4079 lb / 4079 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity71 l / 15.6 UK gal / 18.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.37 m2 / 25.5 sq ft / 25.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.71 m2 / 7.7 sq ft / 7.7 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.7 kW / 23.7 hp / 23.7 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)Stroke9.3 mm / 0.37 in / 0.37 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio9.25
Fuel supplyEngine displacement4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity54.02 cm3/cylinder / 3.297 cu in/cylinder / 3.297 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power224.0 kW / 300.4 hp / 300.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)89.6 kW / 120.2 hp / 120.2 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output53.4 kW/l / 1.173 bhp/cu in / 1.173 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific 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)Power-to-weight ratio186.5 kW/ton / 141.3 bhp/ton / 141.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
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 emissions254 g/km / 409 g/mi / 409 g/mi
  Range628 km / 391 mi / 391 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front275/40-R18Tyres rear275/40-R18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible

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