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Jaguar XK8 4.2 Cabriolet

General information

ModelJaguar XK8 4.2 Cabriolet
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 mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 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 torque412 Nm (42.0 kgf-m or 303.9 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
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)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1615 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space307 litres (81 gallons)
Optional cargo space307 litres (81 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2185 kg (4,817.1 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new EUR81110
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions279.0 g/km
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