Basic Info

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Jaguar

Model:

XJ8

Trim:

XJ8 L 4DR Sedan

Style:

XJ8 L 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$67,335

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,814 lbs

Length:

205.3 in.

Width:

73.2 in.

Height:

57.3 in.

Wheelbase:

124.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

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

1000260042005800RPM075150225300Power (hp)0100200300400Torque (lb-ft)
  • Horsepower
  • Torque

Performance

All times below are derived from the MotorMatchup advanced vehicle simulation using a street surface.

Street Surface

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.67 sec

0-60 mph:

6 sec

0-100 mph:

14.61 sec

60-130 mph:

21.9 sec

100-150 mph:

34.39 sec

Top Speed:

158 mph

Drag Strip Performance

⅛ mile:

9.13 sec @ 80.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.14 sec @ 98.8 mph

½ mile:

22.19 sec @ 121.7 mph

1 mile:

35.85 sec @ 140.2 mph

Metric Performance

0-100 km/h:

6.28 sec

0-200 km/h:

23.54 sec

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/50HR18

Rear Tires:

P235/50HR18

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
Top Speed: 158 MPHRedline: 6800 RPM02000400060008000RPM080160312MPH

Fuel & Efficiency

MPG Highway:

25 mpg

MPG City:

16 mpg

Fuel Capacity:

22.5 gal.

Estimated Range:

473 miles

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