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Jaguar XJ 4.2 XJ8

General information

ModelJaguar XJ 4.2 XJ8
Year2007
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, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 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)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2973 litres (785 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Towing weight748 kg (1,649.1 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase3040 mm (119.7 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD63625
Service interval16,000 km
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