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JaguarJaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic /Cabriolet 1996 - 2002/
What is the body type of Jaguar XK Convertible (X100)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
How fast is 1996 XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
What is the power output of Jaguar XK Cabriolet 1996 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
284 Hp, 375 Nm
277 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Jaguar XK Cabriolet 1996 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
4.0 l
3998 cm3
243.97 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Jaguar 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) Cabriolet 1996 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Jaguar XK Cabriolet?
4760 mm
187.4 in.
What is the width of 1996 Jaguar XK Cabriolet?
1829 mm
72.01 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
1780 kg
3924 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
2100 kg
4630 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Jaguar XK Cabriolet?
327 l
11.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Jaguar XK Convertible (X100) 4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
4.0 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1996
End of production
2002
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.2 l/100 km 13.7 US mpg
16.4 UK mpg
5.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 159.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.7 kg/Nm, 210.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
375 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 277 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AJ26, AJ27
Engine displacement
3998 cm3 243.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1780 kg 3924 lbs.
Max. weight
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Max load
320 kg 705 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
327 l 11.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4760 mm 187.4 in.
Width
1829 mm 72.01 in.
Height
1306 mm 51.42 in.
Wheelbase
2588 mm 101.89 in.
Front track
1504 mm 59.21 in.
Rear (Back) track
1498 mm 58.98 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
245/50 R17