Motor Matchup logo
Back to Jaguar XJR Models

2008 Jaguar XJR XJ8 L 4DR Sedan

XJ8 L 4dr Sedan

$67,335 MSRP
4.2L V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14.3 sec

@ 99 mph

Horsepower • Torque
300 hp

Power

310 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,814 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

See what beats this car for less money →

Image coming soon

We are still sourcing visuals for this trim.

SIDE VIEW
Side elevation sprite pending
FRONT VIEW
2008 Jaguar XJR XJ8 L 4DR Sedan front elevation sprite
REAR VIEW
2008 Jaguar XJR XJ8 L 4DR Sedan rear elevation sprite

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Jaguar

Model:

XJR

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

MPG:

16 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

22.5 gal. / 473 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):

5.78 sec

0-60 mph:

6.16 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

14.36 sec

0-100 mph:

14.74 sec

60-130 mph:

21.74 sec

100-150 mph:

33.9 sec

Top Speed:

157 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.27 sec @ 78.9 mph

¼ mile:

14.26 sec @ 98.9 mph

½ mile:

22.32 sec @ 121.2 mph

1 mile:

35.96 sec @ 140.6 mph

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

Gear spacing and speed bands

Related Vehicles

Other Jaguar XJR Vehicles

2000 Base 4DR Sedan

370 hp · $68,850

See incorrect or missing data?

Help us keep the catalog accurate for every trim.

Motor Matchup logo
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.
Enthusiast Driven
Motor Matchup logo
Enthusiast Driven
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.