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Jaguar XK Cabriolet

General information

ModelJaguar XK Cabriolet
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 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
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power294.00 PS (216 kW or 290 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque394 Nm (40.2 kgf-m or 290.6 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1729 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Service interval16,000 km
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