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Jaguar XJ8 4.2

General information

ModelJaguar XJ8 4.2
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62.3 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 driving11.0 litres/100 km (21.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. 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 torque411.00 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.2 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1770 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Optional cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1684 kg (3,712.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2200 kg (4,850.2 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 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

Aprox price as new EUR76830
Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions279.0 g/km
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