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2008 Jaguar XK Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$80,835 MSRP
4.2l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5 sec

0-60 mph

13.7 sec

@ 101 mph

Horsepower • Torque
300 hp

Power

310 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,759 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Jaguar

Model:

XK

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$80,835

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,759 lbs

Length:

188.6 in.

Width:

74.5 in.

Height:

52.3 in.

Wheelbase:

108.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.36

MPG:

16 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

18.7 gal. / 393 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):

4.96 sec

0-60 mph:

5.26 sec

0-100 mph:

13.55 sec

60-130 mph:

21.38 sec

100-150 mph:

45.39 sec

Top Speed:

155 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.75 sec @ 79.4 mph

¼ mile:

13.66 sec @ 100.7 mph

½ mile:

21.7 sec @ 121.1 mph

1 mile:

35.3 sec @ 140 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/45ZR18

Rear Tires:

P275/40ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.31

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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