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2002 - Jaguar - XK8 Convertible

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1. XK8 Convertible 2002
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK8 Convertible
Production Year 2002
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2588 mm     (101,9 in)
Front Track 1504 mm     (59,2 in)
Rear Track 1498 mm     (59 in)
Length 4760 mm     (187,4 in)
Width
Height 1306 mm     (51,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,84
Weight 1775 kg     (3909,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75 litre   (16,5 Imp gal ,  19,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Jaguar
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4196 cc     (256,06 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 90,3 mm     (3,56 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,95
Unitary Capacity 524,5 cc/cylinder    (32,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 300 HP     (223,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 420 N.m     (310 lb.ft ,  42,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4100 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 356 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 169 HP/ton    (126 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 71,5 HP/litre    (53,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 279 g/km
Fuel Consumption 16.8/8.3/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 6,3 s
0 - 100 km/h 6,6 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6A
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.UW.ULi.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 325 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 305 mm
Wheels (front) 8 x 17
Wheels (rear) 8 x 17
Tyres (front) 245/50 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) 245/50 ZR 17