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Jaguar XK8 Cabriolet

General information

ModelJaguar XK8 Cabriolet
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque411.00 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.3 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1615 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space307 litres (81 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2185 kg (4,817.1 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new EUR81100
Service interval16,000 km
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