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Jaguar XK8 Coupe

General information

ModelJaguar XK8 Coupe
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1718 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space327 litres (86 gallons)
Optional cargo space327 litres (86 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2110 kg (4,651.8 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 clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD69870
Aprox price as new EUR72170
CO2 emissions278.9 g/km
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