2000 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 specifications

2000 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2870 mm 113 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1498 mm 59 inches
Length 5024 mm 197.8 inches
Width 1799 mm 70.8 inches
Height 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1710 kg 3770 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 81 litres 17.8 [21.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 3.2 litre
3248 cc
(198.205 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 70 mm
3.39 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)
at 6350 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
316 Nm (233 ft·lb) (32.2 kgm)
at 4350 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
55.1 kW/litre
74.9 ps/litre
73.9 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
97.29 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1222.6 kPa (177.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 406 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
142.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
140.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.55 kg/kW
15.96 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7.0 x 16
Wheel size rear 7.0 x 16
Tyres front 225/60 ZR 16
Tyres rear 225/60 ZR 16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID83820
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 36.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 added 2001-07-25.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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