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Topless cat. Image by Isaac Bouchard.

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Our first chance to drive the Jaguar XK Convertible was on smooth American roads, perhaps this car's natural habitat.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-60 mph (seconds): 6.0

Urban mpg: 16.5
Extra urban mpg: 34.9
Combined mpg: 25.0
CO2 (g/km): 269


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4791
Height (mm): 1329
Width (mm): 1892
Wheelbase (mm): 2752
Cargo volume (litres): 200
Gross weight (kg): 2075
Kerb weight (kg): 1635
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 71


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 petrol engine mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4196
Compression ratio: 11.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 86.00 x 90.30
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 300 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 310 at 4100 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive. Jaguar Sequential Shift with steering wheel mounted paddles.


 
Chassis & running gear

Steering: Servotronic 2 speed-sensitive power assisted steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.97

Brakes: Trac Dynamic Stability Control, ABS, EBA, EBD

Wheels: 'Venus' cast alloy wheels 8.5 x 18-inch (front) 9.5 x 18-inch (rear).

Tyres: 245/45 ZR18 (front) 275/40 ZR18 (rear).







 

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