2003 Jaguar XKR - Engine, Chassis, Dimensions, Price & Performance - First Drive & Road Test Review

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Speeding Shootout: 2003 Jaguar XKR

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2003 Jaguar XKR
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, rwd
Engine type	Supercharged 90* V-8, alum blk/hds
Valve gear	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Bore x stroke, in/mm	3.39x3.56 / 86.0x90.4
Displacement, ci/cc	256.1 / 4196
Compression ratio	9.1:1
Max horsepower @ rpm	390 @ 6600
Max torque @ rpm	399 @ 3500
Specific output, hp/liter	92.9
Power to weight, lb/hp	9.9
Redline, rpm	6200
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios	2.98:1 / 2.06:1
Suspension, f;r	Upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes, f;r	14.0-in vented disc; 13.0-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r	18x8.0; 18x9.0, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r	245/45ZR18; 255/45ZR18 Continental ContiSport Contact
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase, in	101.9
Track, f;r, in	59.2; 59.0
Length, in	187.4
Width, in	79.3
Height, in	50.3
Curb weight, lb; f/r %	3865; 53/47
Fuel capacity, gal	19.9
CONSUMER INFO
Base price	$81,975
Price as tested	$83,975
EPA mpg, city/hwy	16/23

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