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1996 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

1996 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

In Detail

engine V8
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 3996 cc / 243.9 in³
bore 86.0 mm / 3.39 in
stroke 86.0 mm / 3.39 in
compression 10.7:1
power 216.3 kw / 290.1 bhp @ 6100 rpm
specific output 72.6 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 393.2 nm / 290.0 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm
redline 6800 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires F 245/50ZR-17
rear tires R 245/50ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size x 307 mm / x 12.1 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
r brake size x 307 mm / x 12.1 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 40.6 cm / 17.0 x 16.0 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 40.6 cm / 17.0 x 16.0 in
steering Rack & pinion w/Variable Power Assist
wheelbase 2591 mm / 102.0 in
front track 1504 mm / 59.2 in
rear track 1499 mm / 59.0 in
length 4760 mm / 187.4 in
width 1829 mm / 72.0 in
transmission 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.57:1, 2.20:1, 1.51:1, 1.00:1, 0.80:1, :1
final drive 3.06:1
top speed ~251.1 kph / 156.0 mph

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