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Jaguar XK XK8 Convertible

General information

ModelJaguar XK XK8 Convertible
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 city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4195 ccm (255.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.87 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.1 ft.lbs)
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1651 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space1982 litres (524 gallons)
Cargo space306 litres (81 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1805 kg (3,979.3 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD74940
Service interval16,000 km
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