Performance Review: Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XK Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Jaguar XK has a 3996cc Supercharged 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 1717 kgs (3785 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin 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 3996cc 32V V8 engine produces 370 bhp (275 kW) @ 6150 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 387 lb-ft (524.7 Nm) @ 3600 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 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T (240.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar XK has a Power to weight ratio of 215.4 bhp per ton and 225.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 XK competing with the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T (240.3 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Lotus Elise SC 1.8 (240.3 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 225.3 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 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 7.4 V8 (250.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray 454 7.4 V8 (250.3 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 R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged 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 M50d 3.0 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs). This Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged 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 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XK and the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XK on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.76 secs @ 99.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8 (13.72 secs), the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (13.72 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup (13.73 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 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 1998 Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 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:

1998 XK Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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