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Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in, 411.0 N·m / 303.1 lb·ft / 303.1 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed, consumption 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from2008
ModelXK8 4.2 Convertible AutomaticIssued 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)307 l / 10.84 cu ft / 10.84 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)5160 l / 182.22 cu ft / 182.22 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)810 l / 28.60 cu ft / 28.60 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4770 mm / 187.8 in / 187.8 inTotal (curb) weight1845 kg / 4068 lb / 4068 lb
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 weight1850 kg / 4079 lb / 4079 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.84  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.05 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.3 kW / 20.5 hp / 20.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyIndirect injection, multi pointEngine displacement4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power at
AspirationMax. torque411.0 N·m / 303.1 lb·ft / 303.1 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)
CoolantSpecific output
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.0 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 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) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-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)11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions254 g/km / 409 g/mi / 409 g/mi
  Range658 km / 409 mi / 409 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/50-ZR17Tyres rear245/50-ZR17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic

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