Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 1997 Jaguar XK8 - Long-Term Wrap-Up
| GENERAL/POWERTRAIN | | Body style | 2+2 convertible | | Vehicle config. | Front engine, rear drive | | Airbag | Dual | | Engine configuration | V-8, DOHC, | | | 4 valves/cylinder | | Engine displacement, ci/cc | 244/3996 | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 290 @ 6100 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 284 @ 4200 | | Transmission | 5-speed auto. | | Axle ratio | 3.06:1 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in./mm | 101.9/2588 | | Length, in./mm | 187.4/4760 | | Height, in./mm | 51.4/1306 | | Curb weight, lb | 3867 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 51/49 | | Fuel capacity, gal. | 19.9 | | Fuel economy, | | | EPA, city/hwy., mpg | 17/24 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension, f/r | Upper and lower | | control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar/ | | upper and lower control arms, | | coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering | Rack and pinion, | | | power assist | | Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x8.0, cast aluminum | | Tires | Pirelli P Zero, 245/50ZR17 | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 7.0 | | Quarter mile, sec/mph | 15.2/94.0 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 124 | | Slalom, mph | 64.8 | | Lateral acceleration, g | 0.84 | | MAINTENANCE | | Total mileage | 10,581 | | Test mileage | 10,540 | | Fuel consumed, gal. | 656.6 | | Fuel cost | $867.37 | | Average mpg | 16.1 | | Additional oil cost | 1 qt/$2.50 | | Total maintenance | $265.48 | | Problem areas | None | | *Based on "Kelley Blue Book" wholesale price, excluding insurance, tax, title, and registration. | www.jaguarvehicles.com/us
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