XK8 Lovers - Technical specs
This section contains technical specifications for both XK8 and XKR;
specifications presented here are for 2000 model year US specs. models when this page was
created. While we will update this data when it changes, please check with Jaguar Cars or
your local dealer for the latest up to date or local data.
In the future we will also bring you information on maintenance, common
problems, and more.
Note: Performance data is available in the Performance section along with
numbers for other car in their class.
2000 Model Year
Specifications... |
| Body & Drivetrain |
XK8 |
XKR |
| Engine Type |
90º V8. Aluminum alloy cylinder head/block. Twin DOHC, 32-valve.
Continuous variable cam phasing. |
Supercharged intercooled 90º V8. Aluminum alloy cylinder head/block.
Twin DOHC, 32-valve. Fixed cam phasing. |
| Displacement—litres (cc) |
4.0 (3,996) |
4.0 (3,996) |
| Bore x stroke—in. (mm) |
3.39 (86) x 3.39 (86) |
3.39 (86) x 3.39 (86) |
| Compression ratio |
10.75 : 1 |
9.0:1 |
| Maximum horsepower BHP @ rev/min |
290 @ 6,100 |
370 @ 6,150 |
| Maximum torque lb ft @ rev/min |
290 @ 4,250 |
387 @ 3,600 |
| Ignition system |
Electronic |
| Fuel system/Fuel grade |
Electronic fuel injection |
| Transmission type |
5-speed
automatic
w/ normal/sport modes |
5-speed
automatic Mercedes transmissoin
w/ normal/sport modes |
| Top gear ratio |
0.80 : 1 |
0.83:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.06 : 1 |
3.06 : 1 |
| Wheel type and size |
Lamina-style alloy; 8J x 17" |
Double-five style alloy; Front: 8J x 18" – unidirectional;
Rear: 9J x 18" – unidirectional |
| Tire size |
Pirelli P Zero 245/50 ZR 17" |
Front: Pirelli PZero directionale 245/45 ZR 18 Rear: Pirelli PZero
assymetrico 255/45 ZR 18 |
| Braking system |
Electronically controlled anti-lock braking system (ABS plus) with yaw
control. Vacuum-power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes. Independent front and rear
hydraulic circuits incorporating fluid loss warning sensor. Hand-operated mechanical
parking brake. Traction and stability control with engine and braking intervention. |
| Steering |
Power-assisted, speed-sensitive, variable ratio rack-and-pinion
steering. Energy-absorbing steering column. Electric tilt and telescopic adjustment with
memory and auto tilt-away feature with airbag (SRS). |
| Turns lock to lock |
2.8 |
| Front suspension |
Sport-tuned suspension. Fully independent with twin wishbones. Coil
springs with telescopic dampers. Anti-dive geometry providing longitudinal stability under
heavy braking. Anti-roll bar. |
Sport-tuned with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS). Fully
independent with twin wishbones. Coil springs with adaptive telescopic dampers. Anti-dive
geometry providing longitudinal stability under heavy braking. Anti-roll bar. |
| Rear suspension |
Sport-tuned suspension. Fully independent with lower wishbones and
driveshafts acting as upper links. Coil springs |
Sport-tuned
with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS). Fully independent with lower wishbones
and driveshafts acting as upper links. Coil springs with adaptive telescopic dampers.
Anti-roll bar. |
| Construction |
2-door coupe / convertible. Monocoque construction. Frameless door
glass. Energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones. Direct glazed front windshield.
Wraparound bumpers. Forward-hinged hood.
Convertible :Structural stiffening added to "A" posts, sills, underfloor and
bulkheads. |
| Paint and
protection |
All
critical body panels zinc coated. Zinc phosphate pre-treatment. Cathodic electrocoat.
Clear over base paint process with automated electrostatic application of primer and clear
coats. Two base color and two clear coats. PVC sealant underseal. Box sections and closed
members hot-wax injected. |
| Dimensions |
XK8
Coupe |
XK8
Convertible |
XK8 Coupe |
XK8 Convertible |
| Maximum curb weight—lb. (kg) |
3,726 (1,690) |
3,962 (1,797) |
3,785 (1717) |
4,021 (1,824) |
| Overall length—in. (mm) |
187.4 (4,760) |
187.4 (4,760) |
187.4 (4,760) |
187.4 (4,760) |
| Overall width including mirrors—in. (mm) |
79.3 (2,015) |
79.3 (2,015) |
79.3 (2,015) |
79.3 (2,015) |
| Overall width excluding mirrors—in. (mm) |
72.0 (1,829) |
72.0 (1,829) |
72.0 (1,829) |
72.0 (1,829) |
| Overall height—in. (mm) |
50.5 (1,283) |
51.0 (1,294) |
50.3 (1,277) |
50.7 (1,288) |
| Ground clearance—in. (mm) |
5.7 (144) |
5.5 (139) |
5.4 (138) |
5.2 (133) |
| Track width (front/rear)—in. (mm) |
59.2
(1,504)
59.0 (1,498) |
59.2
(1,504)
59.0 (1,498) |
59.2
(1,504)
59.0 (1498) |
59.2
(1,504)
59.0 (1498) |
| Wheelbase—in. (mm) |
101.9 (2,588) |
101.9 (2,588) |
101.9 (2,588) |
101.9 (2,588) |
| Maximum legroom (front)—in. (mm) |
43.0 (1,091) |
43.0 (1,091) |
43.0 (1,091) |
43.0 (1,091) |
| Minimum legroom (rear)—in. (mm) |
23.7 (603) |
23.1 (586) |
23.7 (603) |
23.1 (586) |
| Maximum headroom (front)—in. (mm)* |
37.4 (950) |
37.0 (941) |
37.4 (950) |
37.0 (941) |
| Minimum headroom (rear)—in. (mm) |
33.3 (846) |
33.2 (842) |
33.3 (846) |
33.2 (842) |
| Shoulder width (front)—in. (mm) |
55.2 (1,403) |
55.2 (1,403) |
55.2 (1,403) |
55.2 (1,403) |
| Shoulder width (rear)—in. (mm) |
51.5 (1,308) |
42.3 (1,074) |
51.5 (1,308) |
42.3 (1,074) |
| Trunk capacity—cu ft. (cu m) |
11.5 (0.33) |
10.8 (0.31) |
11.5 (0.33) |
10.8 (0.31) |
| Fuel tank capacity—US gal. (litres) |
19.9 (75.3) |
19.9 (75.3) |
19.9 (75.3) |
19.9 (75.3) |
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