1997 XJ8 4.0 Specs1997 (X308) Jaguar XJ8 4.0 Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2002 (X308)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4 L V8
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- 149 mph
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- 7.3 seconds
- 
- 280 BHP
- 
- 23.7 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 430 L
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- 1,710 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 7.3 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 164 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 280 BHP
- Torque
- 277 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 23.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 422 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4 Litre
- 3,996 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 280 BHP @ 6,100 RPM
- 284 ps @ 6,100 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 277 lb·ft @ 4,250 RPM
- 375 N·m @ 4,250 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 81 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 86 x 86 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1:1
- Square
- Specific Output
- 70 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 35 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 500 cc
- BMEP
- 11.8 Bar
- 171 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 225/60 ZR16
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 430 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,710 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,260 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 550 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,900 kg
- Length
- 5,024 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,314 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,870 mm
- Front Track
- 1,500 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,498 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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