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Jaguar XK 4.2 Coupe

General information

ModelJaguar XK 4.2 Coupe
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.3 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 driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4194 ccm (255.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.00 PS (224 kW or 300 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
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, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1778 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2095 litres (554 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2035 kg (4,486.4 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 USD74875
Aprox price as new EUR83630
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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