|
| Engine |
XK8 |
XK8
R |
Type
|
90º
V8. Aluminum alloy cylinder head/block. Twin DOHC,
32-valve. Continuous variable cam phasing. |
Supercharged
intercooled 90º V8. Aluminum alloy cylinder head/block.
Twin DOHC, 32-valve. Fixed cam phasing. |
| Displacement—liters
(cc) |
4.2
liter (4,196) |
4.2
liter (4,196) |
| Bore x stroke |
3.39
x 3.56 |
3.39
(86) x 3.39 (86) |
| Compression ratio |
11.0 : 1 |
9.1:1 |
| Maximum horsepower - (SAE) |
293 @ 6,000 rpm |
390 @ 6,100 rpm |
| Maximum torque |
303 @ 4,100 rpm |
399 @ 3,500 rpm |
| Ignition system |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Fuel system |
Electronic fuel injection |
Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel grade |
Premium unleaded |
Premium unleaded |
| 0 - 60 mph (seconds) |
Coupe - 6.1 |
Coupe - 5.2 |
| Convertible
- 6.2 |
Convertible
- 5.3 |
| Drivetrain |
XK8 |
XK8 R |
| Availability |
Standard - XK8 |
Standard - XK8 R |
| Transmission type |
6-speed automatic
transmission (normal/sport modes) |
| Top gear ratio |
0.80 : 1 |
0.83:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
2.06 : 1 |
2.06 : 1 |
| Suspension
& Steering |
XK8 |
XK8
R |
| Suspension |
Front |
Sport-tuned suspension.
Fully independent with twin wishbones. Coil springs
with telescopic dampers. Anti-dive geometry providing
longitudinal stability under heavy braking. Anti-roll
bar. |
Sport-tuned with Computer
Active Technology Suspension (CATS). Fully independent
with twin wishbones. Coil springs with adaptive telescopic
dampers. Anti-dive geometry providing longitudinal
stability under heavy braking. Anti-roll bar. |
| Rear |
Sport-tuned
suspension. Fully independent with lower wishbones
and driveshafts acting as upper links. Coil springs
with telescopic dampers. Anti-roll bar. |
Sport-tuned
with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS).
Fully independent with lower wishbones and driveshafts
acting as upper links. Coil springs with adaptive
telescopic dampers. Anti-roll bar. |
| Steering |
Power-assisted,
speed-sensitive, variable ratio rack-and-pinion steering.
Energy-absorbing steering column. Electric tilt and
telescopic adjustment with memory and auto tilt-away
feature with airbag (SRS). |
| Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.8 |
| Brakes |
2003
Jaguar XK |
| Type |
Electronically controlled
anti-lock braking system (ABS plus) with yaw control.
Vacuum-power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.
Independent front and rear hydraulic circuits incorporating
fluid loss warning sensor. Hand-operated mechanical
parking brake. Traction contro, dynamic stability
control and emergency brake assist. |
| Wheels &
Tires |
|
2003 Jaguar XK |
| Wheel type and size |
Centaur
alloy 8J x 18" |
Hydra
style alloy
Front: 8J x 18" – unidirectional
Rear: 9J x 18" – unidirectional |
| Tire size |
Front:
Continental 245/45 ZR 18 |
Continental
245/45 ZR 18 |
| |
Rear:
Continental 255/45ZR 18 |
Continental
255/45 ZR 18 |
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
2003
Jaguar XK |
| Wheelbase |
101.9
in. / 2,588 mm |
| Length |
187.
4 in. / 4,760 mm |
| Width |
72.0 in. / 1,829 mm |
| Height |
50.5
in. / 1,283 mm |
| Track |
Front |
59.2
(1,504) |
| Rear |
59.0
(1498) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.4
(138) |
| Fuel tank |
19.9
gal. / 75 liters |
| Interior
Dimensions, in. (mm) |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Head room |
37.4 (950)
|
33.3 (846)
|
| Shoulder room |
55.2 (1,403)
|
51.5 (1,308)
|
| Leg room |
43.0 (1,091)
|
23.7 (603)
|
| Trunk capacity—cu
ft. (cu m) |
11.5 (0.33)
|
| Curb Weights |
XK8 |
XK8
R |
| Coupe |
3,759
lb. / 1,705 kg |
3,827
lb. / 1,735 kg |
| Convertible |
3,990
lb. / 1,810 kg |
4,039
lb. / 1,832 kg |
EPA
Fuel Economy
|
XK8 |
XK8
R |
| 6-speed automatic (combined) |
21 MPG |
18 MPG |
|
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