1997 JAGUAR XK8
Coupe Convertible
Drivetrain
| Engine type | AJ-V8 90-degree V8 aluminum alloy head/block, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, chain camshaft drive
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| Displacement cu in (cc)
| 244 (3996)
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| Bore x stroke in (mm)
| 3.39 (86) x 3.39 (86)
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| Compression ratio | 10.75:1
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| Maximum bhp @ rpm SAE net (kW)
| 290 (216) @ 6100
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| Maximum torque lb ft @ rpm SAE net (Nm)
| 284 (385) @ 4200
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| Combustion chambers |
Pent roof |
| Ignition system | Electronic
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| Injection system | Electronic sequential port
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| Fuel grade/octane |
Premium unleaded, 91 octane
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| Transmission type | 5speed electronic automatic with Normal/Sport modes
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| Gear ratios I/II/III/IV/V/R
| 3.57/2.20/1.50/1.00/0.80/4.06
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| Axle ratio | 3.06:1
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| Redline | 6800
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| Drivetrain layout | Rearwheel drive, longitudinal engine
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Coupe Convertible
Tires/Brakes/Suspension
| Wheel type and size |
Five-spoke Sport-style alloy, 8J x 17 in
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| Tire size | Pirelli P Zero 245/50 ZR17, fullsize spare
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| Braking system | Vacuumassisted 4wheel discs, vented front and rear. 4wheel antilock brakes. Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporate fluid loss warning sensor. Handoperated mechanical parking brake.
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| Outer brake rotor diameter front/rear in (mm)
| 12.1/12.1 (305/305)
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| Inner brake rotor diameter front/rear in (mm)
| 7.2/8.3 (184/210)
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| Brake swept area front/rear sq in (sq cm)
| 277.4/232.6 (1790/1500)
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| Traction control | Automatic Stability Control (ASC) operational at all speeds, providing engine intervention, shutoff switch; standard equipment in U.S. Traction Control (TRAC) includes all ASC functions plus brake intervention, shutoff switch. TRAC optional as part of AllWeather Package in U.S. and standard in Canada.
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| Steering | Rack and pinion
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| Steering assist | Speedsensitive, variable ratio, hydraulicassisted
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| Turns lock to lock |
2.8 |
| Turning circle between curbs ft (m)
| 36.1 (11.0)
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| Front suspension | Fully independent with unequal length upper and lower wishbones mounted to fully isolated aluminum front crossbeam. Arranged to provide antidive effect under braking. Steel coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and antiroll bar.
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| Rear suspension | Fully independent double wishbone system incorporating driveshafts acting as upper links. Wishbones designed for anti-lift under braking and anti-squat under acceleration. Concentric steel coil springs and shock absorbers,
anti-roll bar.
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Coupe Convertible
Dimensions
| Curb weight lb (kg)
| 3673 (1666)
| 3867 (1754)
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| Weight distribution front/rear
| 52%/48%
| 51%/49%
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| Overall length in (mm)
| 187.4 (4760)
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| Width excluding mirrors in (mm)
| 72.0 (1829)
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| Height in (mm) |
51.0 (1296)
| 51.4 (1306)
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| Ground clearance in (mm)
| 5.7 (145)
| 5.5 (140)
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| Track width front/rear in (mm)
| 59.2/59.0 (1504/1498)
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| Wheelbase in (mm)
| 101.9 (2588)
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| Seating capacity | 2 + 2
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| Maximum leg room front in (mm)
| 43.0 (1091)
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| Head room front/rear - in (mm)
| 37.4/33.3 (950/846)
| 37.0/33.1 (941/842)
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| Shoulder width front in (mm)
| 55.2 (1403)
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| Trunk capacity cu ft (cu m)
| 11.1 (0.31)
| 9.5 (0.27)
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| Fuel tank US gal (liters)
| 19.9 (75.6)
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| Oil capacity quarts (liters)
| 6.5 |
6.8 |
| Coefficient of drag |
0.35 | 0.36
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Coupe Convertible
Performance
| 0 60 mph sec
| 6.5 |
6.7 |
| Top speed mph (kph)
| 156 (251)
| 154 (248)
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| Electronically limited |
yes | no
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| Standing quarter mile sec (kph) (no speed recorded)
| 15.0 |
15.3 |
| EPA fuel-economy rating - city/highway (mpg)
| 17/25
| 17/24
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Manufacturing
| Final assembly plant |
Coventry, England
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| Parts content | United Kingdom 60%
Germany 20%
U.S.-Canada 5%
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| Construction | 2door coupe and convertible, unibody construction, frameless door glass,
energyabsorbing front and rear crumple zones. Direct glazed front windshield (and Coupe rear window). Wraparound bumpers. Forward hinged hood. Dual airbags.
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| Paint and Protection |
All critical body panels zinc coated. Zinc phosphate pretreatment, cathodic electrocoat, clear coat over base paint process with electrostatic application of primer and clear coats. Two base color and two clear coats. PVC underseal. Box sections and closed members hot-wax injected.
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| Canadian Specification |
All Jaguar XK8 models sold in Canada are equipped with an engine block heater, headlamp power washers, heated windshield, heated front seats and traction control (TRAC). In the U.S., the All-Weather Package for XK8, comprising TRAC, heated front seats and headlamp power wash, is optional and the engine block heater is a dealer accessory.
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| Warranty | U.S. Basic warranty with roadside assistance, 48 months/50,000 miles. Corrosion warranty, 72 months/unlimited mileage. Canada Basic warranty with roadside assistance, 48 months/80,000 kilometers. Corrosion warranty, 72 months/unlimited mileage. Nocost scheduled maintenance, 24 months/32,000 kilometers
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