Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 petrol description
Coupe Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 has been produced from August, 2002 to January, 2004. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 395 horsepower on 6100 rpm - this is the most powerfull Jaguar XKR 1998 - 2004 version and torque 540 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Eaton M112 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Jaguar XKR 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7 litres.
Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.4 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Jaguar XKR 1998 - 2004 version, fuel consumption in city - 18 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 technical data
| Model: | Jaguar XKR 4.2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 2002. August ... 2004. January | ||
| Engine: | 4196 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 395 HP ON 6100 RPM | Torque: | 540 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 (combined) 18.0 (urban) 9.1 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres (19.8 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.76m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.30m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 327 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2104 kg | ||
Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 engine AJ33S
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Jaguar XKR 1998 4.2 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 395 HP ON 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2002 |
| Duration of production | 7 years |
| Engine also used on | Jaguar XJR |
All Jaguar XKR coupe [1998 - 2004] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jaguar XKR 1998 4.0
Feb 1998 — Aug 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds |
4.0 Petrol | 363 HP | 12.5 l/100km |
|
Jaguar XKR 2002 4.2
Aug 2002 — Jan 2004 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds |
4.2 Petrol | 395 HP | 12.4 l/100km |