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Jaguar XK8 Convertible

General information

ModelJaguar XK8 Convertible
Year2002
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 city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.20 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque420.00 Nm (42.8 kgf-m or 309.8 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
0-60 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1754 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 325 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 305 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1734 kg (3,822.8 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
CO2 emissions279.0 g/km
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