Engine type 

AJ-V8 90-degree V8 aluminum alloy head/block, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, chain camshaft drive

Displacement - cu in (cc)

244 (3996)

Bore x stroke - in (mm)

3.39 (86) x 3.39 (86)

Compression ratio

10.75:1

Maximum bhp @ rpm SAE net (kW)

290 (216) @ 6100

Maximum torque lb ft @ rpm SAE net (Nm)

284 (385) @ 4200

Combustion chambers

Pent roof

Ignition system

Electronic

Injection system

Electronic sequential port

Fuel grade/octane

Premium unleaded, 91 octane

Transmission type

5-speed electronic automatic with Normal/Sport modes

Gear ratios I/II/III/IV/V/R

3.57/2.20/1.50/1.00/0.80/4.06

Axle ratio

3.06:1

Redline

6800

Drivetrain layout

Rear-wheel drive, longitudinal engine

Wheel type and size

Five-spoke Sport-style alloy, 8J x 17 in

Tire size

Pirelli P Zero 245/50 ZR17, full-size spare

Braking system

Vacuum-assisted 4-wheel discs, vented front and rear. 4-wheel antilock brakes. Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporate fluid loss warning sensor. Hand-operated mechanical parking brake.

Outer brake rotor diameter front/rear - in (mm)

12.1/12.1 (305/305)

Inner brake rotor diameter front/rear - in (mm)

7.2/8.3 (184/210)

Brake swept area front/rear - sq in (sq cm)

277.4/232.6 (1790/1500)

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 All-Weather Package in U.S. and standard in Canada.

Steering

Rack and pinion

Steering assist

Speed-sensitive, variable ratio, hydraulic-assisted

Turns lock to lock

2.8

Turning circle between curbs - ft (m)

36.1 (11.0)

Front suspension

Fully independent with unequal length upper and lower wishbones mounted to fully isolated aluminum front crossbeam. Arranged to provide anti-dive effect under braking. Steel coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

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.

Coupe

Convertible

Curb weight - lb (kg) 

3673 (1666)

3867 (1754)

Weight distribution front/rear 

52%/48%

51%/49%

Overall length - in (mm) 

187.4 (4760)

Width excluding mirrors - in mm) 

72.0 (1829)

Height - in (mm) 

51.0 (1296)

51.4 (1306)

Ground clearance - in (mm) 

5.7 (145)

5.5 (140)

Track width front/rear - in (mm) 

59.2/59.0 (1504/1498)

Wheelbase - in (mm) 

101.9 (2588)

Seating capacity 

2 + 2

Maximum leg room front - in (mm) 

43.0 (1091)

Head room front/rear - in (mm) 

37.4/33.3 (950/846)

37.0/33.1 (941/842)

Shoulder width front - in (mm) 

55.2 (1403)

Trunk capacity - cu ft (cu m) 

11.1 (0.31)

9.5 (0.27)

Fuel tank - US gal (liters) 

19.9 (75.6)

Oil capacity - quarts (liters) 

6.5

6.8

Coefficient of drag 

0.35

0.36

Coupe

Convertible

0 - 60 mph - sec 

6.5

6.7

Top speed - mph (kph)  

156 (251)

154 (248)

Electronically limited

yes

no 

Standing quarter mile - sec (kph) (no speed recorded) 

15.0

15.3

EPA fuel-economy rating - city/highway (mpg)

17/25

17/24

Final assembly plant

Coventry, England 

Parts content

United Kingdom 60%

Germany 20%

U.S.-Canada 5% 

Construction

2-door coupe and convertible, unibody construction, frameless door glass, energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones. Direct glazed front windshield (and Coupe rear window). Wrap-around bumpers. Forward hinged hood. Dual airbags. 

Paint and Protection

All critical body panels zinc coated. Zinc phosphate pre-treatment, 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.  

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. 

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. No-cost scheduled maintenance, 24 months/32,000 kilometers