Performance Review: Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XK Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe 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 XK has a 5000cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The XK 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 XK's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1660 kgs (3659 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XK shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 380 bhp (283 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 380 lb-ft (515.2 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 1996 Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo (253.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar XK has a Power to weight ratio of 228.9 bhp per ton and 228.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 XK competing with the 1996 Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo (253.9 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 (253.7 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 XK generating around 228.9 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 1969 Jensen Interceptor Mk 2 6.3L V8 (253.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 (253.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe is also faster than the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XK and the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XK on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.5 secs @ 101.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Turbo (13.43 secs), the 1999 Audi A6 S6 4.2 Quattro (13.44 secs), and the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto (13.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 XK 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 XK 5.0 V8 Coupe 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 XK Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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