Jaguar XJ8 specifications

Jaguar XJ8 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 1798 mm 70.8 inches
Height 1339 mm 52.7 inches
Ground clearance 129 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1790 kg 3946 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 87.4 litres 19.2 [23.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code AJ-V8 AJ28
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4 litre
3996 cc
(243.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 294 PS (290 bhp) (216 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
Specific output 54.1 kW/litre
73.6 ps/litre
72.6 bhp/litre
1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 98.35 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.75:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1235.9 kPa (179.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
164.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
120.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
162.01 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.28 kg/kW
13.83 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 2.800
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.LW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8.0 x 16
Wheel size rear 8.0 x 16
Tyres front 235/50 ZR 16
Tyres rear 235/50 ZR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 3.06
general
Carfolio.com ID76527
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 36.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Jaguar XJ8 added 2001-03-05.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 9A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1708 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 9A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 9A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 9A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1729 kg
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Audi A8 3.7 quattro -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 4172 cm3/254.6cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 310.0 CO2 1750 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 4172 cm3/254.6cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1695 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 4172 cm3/254.6cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1740 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 4172 cm3/254.6cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW
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BMW 535i -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1885 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3453 cm3/210.7cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW
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BMW 750iL -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 308 PS 304 bhp 227 kW 1779 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 308 PS 304 bhp 227 kW 1757 kg
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Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 HF -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1807 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1807 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1804 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1836 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1807 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1804 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1837 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1834 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1807 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4565 cm3/278.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1836 kg