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Jaguar XK8 Convertible

General information

ModelJaguar XK8 Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4194 ccm (255.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
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
DriveRear wheels
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4194 ccm (255.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power298.00 PS (219 kW or 294 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.87 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.1 ft.lbs) at 4100 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
0-60 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1719 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)
Optional cargo space1415 litres (374 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1734 kg (3,822.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1805 kg (3,979.3 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 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 USD74870
CO2 emissions279.0 g/km
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