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Jaguar XK

General information

ModelJaguar XK
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power294.00 PS (216 kW or 290 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque393.00 Nm (40.1 kgf-m or 289.9 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed251.0 km/h (156.0 mph)
0-50 miles5.2 seconds
0-60 miles6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1873 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space327 litres (86 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2200 kg (4,850.2 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase3040 mm (119.7 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions249.0 g/km
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