Jaguar - XJ8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. XJ8
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XJ8
Production Year
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Designer
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2870 mm     (113 in)
Front Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Rear Track 1498 mm     (59 in)
Length 5024 mm     (197,8 in)
Width 1798 mm     (70,8 in)
Height 1339 mm     (52,7 in)
Ground Clearance 129 mm     (5,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight 1790 kg     (3942,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 87,4 litre   (19,2 Imp gal ,  23,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 10,75 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
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 162 HP/ton    (120,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 72,6 HP/litre    (54,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 6,9 s
0 - 100 km/h 7,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 241 km/h   (149,8 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
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 8 x 16
Wheels (rear) 8.0 x 16
Tyres (front) 235/50 ZR 16
Tyres (rear) 235/50 ZR 16