1996 - Jaguar - XK8 Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. XK8 Coupe 1996
2. XK8 Coupe 2002
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK8 Coupe
Production Year 1996
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1504 mm     (59,2 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 4760 mm     (187,4 in)
Width 1829 mm     (72 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance 145 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,84
Weight 1653 kg     (3641 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52 / %48
Fuel Capacity 75,4 litre   (16,6 Imp gal ,  19,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Jaguar
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3996 cc     (243,85 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 499,5 cc/cylinder    (30,48 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,7 : 1
Fuel System Type SFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 290 HP     (216,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 393 N.m     (290 lb.ft ,  40,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 338,5 N.m    (6100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 175,4 HP/ton    (130,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 72,6 HP/litre    (54,1 kW/litre)
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Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,9 s
0 - 60 mph 6,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 15,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 251 km/h   (156 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,06 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
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