1997-2006 Jaguar XK8 Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Jaguar XK Series include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Jaguar XK Seriesinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1997-2006 Jaguar XK8/XK Series Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door coupe

Wheelbase, in.	101.9	101.9

Overall Length, in.	187.4	187.4

Overall Width, in.	72.0	72.0

Overall Height, in.	51.4	51.4

Curb Weight, lbs.	3867	3673

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	9.5	11.1

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	19.9	19.9

Seating Capacity	4	4

Front Head Room, in.	37.0	37.4

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	43.0	43.0

Rear Head Room, in.	33.1	33.3

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	23.1	23.7

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Only one powertrain has been used in the XK8: a dual-overhead-cam aluminum V8, producing 290 horsepower, coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission operated by a shift gate at the console. A supercharged engine went into the limited-production XKR for 2000, delivering 370 horsepower. In '03 Jagur enlarged the V8s to 4.2-liters. Horsepower increased to 294 on the XK8 and 390 on the XJR. Jag also took the opportunity to replace the 5-speed automatic with a more fuel-efficient 6-speed unit.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc V810	4.0 / 244	290	290	5-speed automatic: 17/25	5-speed automatic: 16.8

Supercharged dohc V820	4.0 / 244	370	387	5-speed automatic: 16/23	5-speed automatic: 16.3

dohc V830	4.2 / 256	294	303	6-speed automatic: 18/26	6-speed automatic: 19.9

Supercharged dohc V840	4.2 / 256	390	399	6-speed automatic: 16/23	6-speed automatic: 15.8

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1999 XK8

Front Impact, Driver	45

Front Impact, Passenger	--

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: England

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive

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