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Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8

Jaguar XK8 · 2002 - present · Petrol

The Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 produces 300 hp and 420 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.3 l/100 km, equal to 284 g CO2 per km.

Power
300 hp
Torque
420 Nm
0–100
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 300 hp
Power (kW) 224 kW
Torque 420 Nm
Displacement 4,196 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.4 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.3 l/100 km
City consumption 16.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 284 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox Automatic, 6 Speed
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,780 mm
Width 1,830 mm
Height 1,300 mm
Wheelbase 2,590 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Cargo volume 331 l
Unladen weight 1,685 kg
Gross weight limit 2,065 kg
Tyre size 245/50 Zr17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 compared with 5,710 trims of other cars from the 1999–2005 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 300 hp 166 hp
better than 92%
Torque 420 Nm 260 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 250 km/h 203 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.4 s 10.3 s
better than 91%
Combined consumption 11.3 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 11%
CO2 emissions 284 g/km 199 g/km
better than 8%
Cargo volume 331 l 502 l
better than 24%
Unladen weight 1,685 kg 1,423 kg
better than 16%

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

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