Jaguar XK8 Coupe 1996 specs
General information
| Model: | Jaguar XK8 Coupe |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Jaguar |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3996 ccm |
| Max power: | 294.7 PS (217 kW) at 6150 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 393 Nm at 4250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86 x 86 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 251 km/h (156 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1783 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 5160 litres (1364 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 327 litres (87 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 245/45-R18 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 245/45-R18 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1653 kg (3644.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4770 mm (187.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm (107.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 75 litres (19.81 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |






















