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Jaguar XK

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Jaguar XK

2-door 4-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, 3995 cm3 / 243.8 cu in / 243.8 cu in, 216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 251 km/h / 156 mph / 156 mph top speed, consumption 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from1998
ModelXKIssued until
SerieXKNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerJaguarCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)327 l / 11.55 cu ft / 11.55 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)470 l / 16.60 cu ft / 16.60 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4770 mm / 187.8 in / 187.8 inTotal (curb) weight1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inLoad capacity630 kg / 1389 lb / 1389 lb
Wheelbase3040 mm / 119.7 in / 119.7 inGross (max.) weight2200 kg / 4850 lb / 4850 lb
Track frontTowing weight1850 kg / 4079 lb / 4079 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.57  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.03 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

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)Stroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3995 cm3 / 243.8 cu in / 243.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.56 cm3/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.7 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
AspirationMax. torque393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)88.5 kW / 118.6 hp / 118.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output54.1 kW/l / 1.188 bhp/cu in / 1.188 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.4 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 sTop (maximal) speed251 km/h / 156 mph / 156 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 sPower-to-weight ratio187.3 kW/ton / 141.9 bhp/ton / 141.9 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)9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions249 g/km / 401 g/mi / 401 g/mi
  Range789 km / 491 mi / 491 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering.
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
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 XK

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