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Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 90.30 mm 3.39 in × 3.56 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4196 cc (256.056 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium alloy block & he
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.8/8.3/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 279.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 169.01 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1257.8 kPa (182.4 psi)
Specific torque 100.1 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code AJ-V8 AJ34
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 524.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2588 mm
wheelbase 101.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4760 mm
Length (inches) 187.4 in
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters) 1306 mm
Height (inches) 51.4 in
L:W ratio 1.84
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1775 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3913 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 245/50 ZR 17
Wheels 8 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 325 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 36.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2002 Jaguar XK8 Convertible PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2002

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