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Jaguar XK 4.2 Convertible

General information

ModelJaguar XK 4.2 Convertible
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 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
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.7 PS (224 kW or 301 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque420.36 Nm (42.9 kgf-m or 310.1 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1784 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2095 litres (554 gallons)
Cargo space283 litres (75 gallons)
Optional cargo space810 litres (214 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width2080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity71.0 litres (18.76 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD80875
CO2 emissions279.0 g/km
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