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Jaguar XJ 4.0L V8 5AT RWD (290 HP)

Jaguar XJ · 1997 - 2003 · Petrol

The Jaguar XJ 4.0L V8 5AT RWD (290 HP) produces 290 hp and 393 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches 240 km/h.

Power
290 hp
Torque
393 Nm
0–100
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h

Engine

Power 290 hp
Power (kW) 216 kW
Torque 393 Nm
Displacement 3,996 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

City consumption 17.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.0 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,149 mm
Width 1,801 mm
Height 1,334 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 411 l
Unladen weight 1,730 kg
Gross weight limit 2,260 kg
Tyre size 225/60 Zr16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Jaguar XJ 4.0L V8 5AT RWD (290 HP) compared with 3,691 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 290 hp 147 hp
better than 94%
Torque 393 Nm 226 Nm
better than 93%
Top speed 240 km/h 197 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s 11.2 s
better than 91%
Cargo volume 411 l 480 l
better than 43%
Unladen weight 1,730 kg 1,350 kg
better than 9%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Jaguar XJ

Trims and engine versions — Jaguar XJ
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.2L V8 5AT RWD (240 HP) Petrol 240 hp 316 Nm 8.5 s 225 km/h 12.1 l/100 km 289 g/km
4.0L V8 5AT RWD (290 HP) Petrol 290 hp 393 Nm 7.3 s 240 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 284 g/km