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Jaguar XK8

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Jaguar XK8

2-seater, 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in, 216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 393.2 N·m / 290.0 lb·ft / 290.0 lb·ft, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 236 km/h / 147 mph / 147 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from1997
ModelXK8Issued until
SerieXK8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerJaguarCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5160 l / 182.22 cu ft / 182.22 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4770 mm / 187.8 in / 187.8 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.84  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.05 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 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 constructionBore86.1 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
FuelStroke86.1 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity501.30 cm3/cylinder / 30.591 cu in/cylinder / 30.591 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
AspirationMax. torque393.2 N·m / 290.0 lb·ft / 290.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)86.4 kW / 115.9 hp / 115.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output54.0 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)Top (maximal) speed236 km/h / 147 mph / 147 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 sPower-to-weight ratio
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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK8

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