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Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) XK8 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) XK8 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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General information

Name

Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) XK8 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Brand

Jaguar
Model

XK
Generation

XK Convertible (X100)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

XK8 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic

Power

284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
AJ26, AJ27
Power
284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3998 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2100 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

75 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

327 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4760 mm

Width (mm)

1829 mm

Height (mm)

1306 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2588 mm

Front track (mm)

1504 mm

Rear track (mm)

1498 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

245/50 R17

Rear tires size

245/50 R17

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