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Jaguar XK8 Coupé

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 86.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4 litre 3996 cc (243.851 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.70:1
Fuel system SFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.90 s
0-60 mph 6.40 s
0-100 mph 15.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 175.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1235.9 kPa (179.2 psi)
Specific torque 98.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code AJ-V8 AJ28
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4760 mm
Length (inches) 187.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.84
Ground clearance (milimeters) 145 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1653 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3644 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.06

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 1996 Jaguar XK8 Coupé PDF Manual
XK8 Coupé picture
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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