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Jaguar XJ8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 10.75:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 294 PS (290.0 bhp) (216.3 kW) @ 6100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 162.01 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 393.0 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm) @ 4250 rpm
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 2870 mm
wheelbase 113 in
Length (milimeters) 5024 mm
Length (inches) 197.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1798 mm
Width (inches) 70.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1339 mm
Height (inches) 52.7 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 129 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1790 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3946 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 87.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.1 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
Tyres 235/50 ZR 16
Wheels 8.0 x 16
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

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