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2008 Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 4DR Sedan

4.2 V8 4dr Sedan

$55,835 MSRP
4.2l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.6 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 99 mph

Horsepower • Torque
300 hp

Power

310 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,868 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Jaguar

Model:

S Type

Trim:

4.2 V8 4DR Sedan

Style:

4.2 V8 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$55,835

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,868 lbs

Length:

193.1 in.

Width:

71.6 in.

Height:

57 in.

Wheelbase:

114.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

16 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

18.4 gal. / 368 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

310 ft-lbs @ 4,100 rpm

Engine:

4.2l V-8

Displacement:

4.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.00 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.53 sec

0-60 mph:

5.86 sec

0-100 mph:

14.37 sec

60-130 mph:

21.53 sec

100-150 mph:

33.29 sec

Top Speed:

157 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.08 sec @ 78.6 mph

¼ mile:

14.06 sec @ 99.3 mph

½ mile:

22.1 sec @ 120.7 mph

1 mile:

35.7 sec @ 141.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P245/40HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.87

Gear Ratios

1: 4.17

2: 2.34

3: 1.52

4: 1.14

5: 0.87

6: 0.69

R: 3.4

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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