XK8 SPEC

MAX SPEED - 147.8mph

ACCELERATION

0-60mph - 6.8secs

Standing 1/4-mile
15.1secs

30-70mph in top gear
6.3secs

Braking 70-0mph
52.3m
On the road price
£48,500

Test mpg - 20.4mpg

WARRANTY
Three years/60,000 miles
ENGINE
3,996cc, V8 front mounted; rear-wheel drive

No. CYLINDERS - 8

MAX POWER
290bhp @ 6,100rpm

MAX TORQUE
290 lb ft @ 4,250rpm

TRANSMISSION
5-speed auto, dual mode
BRAKES

front/rearvented discs

SUSPENSION

front/rear - ind double wishbone

WHEELS

front/rear
8J x 18 alloy/9J x 18 alloy

TYRES  

front/rear
245/45 ZR18; 255/45 ZR18
FUEL TANK - 75 litres

LENGTH - 4,760mm

WIDTH - 1,879mm

WEIGTH (kerb) - 1.615kg

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Superb archive footage of the British Jaguar car, from pre-war to the super-car for the 90s, plus technical insights and all the significant models in Jaguar's own collection. Produced with full support from the Jaguar Heritage Trust.