Specifications: Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jaguar
Model XK
Generation XK Convertible (X100)
Modification (Engine) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 17.2 l/100 km
13.68 US mpg
16.42 UK mpg
5.81 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.6 l/100 km
27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg
11.63 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.8 l/100 km
19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg
8.47 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.4 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.7 kg/Nm, 210.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
276.59 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AJ26, AJ27
Engine displacement 3998 cm3
243.97 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 10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1780 kg
3924.23 lbs.
Max. weight 2100 kg
4629.71 lbs.
Max load 320 kg
705.48 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 327 l
11.55 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4760 mm
187.4 in.
Width 1829 mm
72.01 in.
Height 1306 mm
51.42 in.
Wheelbase 2588 mm
101.89 in.
Front track 1504 mm
59.21 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 245/50 R17

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