Specifications: Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V (363 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V (363 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jaguar
Model XJ
Generation XJ (X308)
Modification (Engine) R 4.0 V8 32V (363 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 18 l/100 km
13.07 US mpg
15.69 UK mpg
5.56 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 12.6 l/100 km
18.67 US mpg
22.42 UK mpg
7.94 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.3 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.1 kg/Hp, 196.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 273.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 363 Hp @ 6150 rpm.
Power per litre 90.8 Hp/l
Torque 505 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
372.47 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AJ26S, AJ27S
Engine displacement 3996 cm3
243.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86 mm
3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm
3.39 in.
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Supercharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1845 kg
4067.53 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg
4982.45 lbs.
Max load 415 kg
914.92 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 430 l
15.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 81 l
21.4 US gal | 17.82 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5023 mm
197.76 in.
Width 1799 mm
70.83 in.
Height 1345 mm
52.95 in.
Wheelbase 2870 mm
112.99 in.
Front track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1498 mm
58.98 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/40 R18

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