Performance Review: Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XF Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Jaguar XF has a 4196cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The XF shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XF's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1970 kgs (4343 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XF shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 4196cc 32V V8 engine produces 420 bhp (313 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 413 lb-ft (559.9 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar XF you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 (238.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XF.

The Jaguar XF has a Power to weight ratio of 213.1 bhp per ton and 209.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 XF competing with the 2004 Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 (238.0 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (238.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar XF generating around 209.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1979 DeTomaso Pantera GT5 S 5.8 V8 (234.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 BMW Alpina B3 3.0 Bi Turbo (234.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this made the Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged as fast as the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the or the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 (5.70 secs). This Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged is also faster than the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the and the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XF and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XF on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.79 secs @ 99.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup (13.73 secs), the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260 (13.74 secs), and the 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia VXR OPC 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (13.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 XF equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2009 XF Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

Car Comparison