Jaguar XK Specifications

Engine

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
Displacement - cc 4,196cc 4,196cc
Cylinders 8 8
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Bore x Stroke - mm 86 x 90.3 86 x 90.3
Max power - bhp @ rpm 300 @ 6000
Max torque - SAE lb-ft @ rpm 310 @ 4100 310 @ 4100
BHP per Litre 71.5 71.5

Transmission

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
Type 6-speed automatic Jaguar Sequential Shift Steering-mounted shift paddles 6-speed automatic Jaguar Sequential Shift Steering-mounted shift paddles
Ratios
  • 1st – 4.17:1
  • 2nd – 2.30:1
  • 3rd – 1.52:1
  • 4th – 1.14:1
  • 5th – 0.87:1
  • 6th – 0.69:1
  • Rev – 3.40:1
  • 1st – 4.17:1
  • 2nd – 2.30:1
  • 3rd – 1.52:1
  • 4th – 1.14:1
  • 5th – 0.87:1
  • 6th – 0.69:1
  • Rev – 3.40:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.31:1 3.31:1

Performance

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
0-60mph - seconds 5.9 6.0
0-100kph - seconds 6.2 6.3
50-70mph - seconds 3.1 3.2
1/4 mile - seconds 14.4 14.5
Top Speed - mph (kph) 155 (250) 155 (250)
Braking 60-0mph - feet 113.5 113.5

Aerodynamics

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
Drag - Cd 0.337 0.354

Fuel Consumption

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
Urban cycle - mpg 16.5 16.5
Extra Urban cycle - mpg 34.9 34.9
Combined - mpg 25.0 25.0
Fuel Tank Capacity - litres 71.1 71.1

Weight / Dimensions

Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
Kerb Weight - kgs (lbs) 1595 (3516) 1635 (3605)
Length - mm (in) 4791 (188.6) 4791 (188.6)
Width - mm (in) 1892 (74.5) 1892 (74.5)
Height - mm (in) 1322 (52.0) 1329 (52.3)
Wheelbase - mm (in) 2752 (108.4) 2752 (108.4)
Front Track - mm (in) 1560 (61.4) 1560 (61.4)
Rear Track - mm (in) 1596 (62.8) 1596 (62.8)
Weight Distribution - Fr/Rr % 52.6/47.4 52.1/47.9

Wheels / Tyres

 


Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Coupe Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible
19-inch wheels Front: 245/40R19 Rear: 275/35R19 Front: 245/40R19 Rear: 275/35R19
20-inch wheels Front: 255/35R20 Rear: 285/30R20 Front: 255/35R20
Rear: 285/30R20