Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 petrol description
Sedan Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 298 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 411 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Jaguar XF 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.
Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.1 litres per 100km (9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km..
Jaguar XF safety
During safety testing Jaguar XF has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Jaguar XF is evaluated with good rate 78 from 100, children safety: average mark - 65 from 100, for pedestrian protection Jaguar XF got 43 points from 100.
Jaguar XF safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 technical data
Model: | Jaguar XF 4.2 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2011. January | ||
Engine: | 4196 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 264 g/km |
Power: | 298 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 411 NM ON 4100 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 (combined) 17.3 (urban) 7.6 (highway) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.96m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.46m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.48 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2270 kg |
Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 engine AJ33
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 11 : 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 XF 2008 4.2 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6 litres (6.3 quarts) |
Power | 298 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 411 NM ON 4100 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2002 |
Duration of production | 7 years |
Engine also used on | Jaguar S-Type |
All Jaguar XF sedan [2008 - 2011] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Jaguar XF 2008 3.0
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 238 HP | 10.5 l/100km |
Jaguar XF 2008 3.0 D Sport Nov 2008 — Jan 2011 | 3.0 Diesel | 275 HP | 6.8 l/100km |
Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 | 4.2 Petrol | 298 HP | 11.1 l/100km |
Jaguar XF 2008 4.2 Supercharged | 4.2 Petrol | 416 HP | - |
Jaguar XF 2008 5.0 Nov 2008 — Jan 2011 | 5.0 Petrol | 385 HP | 11.1 l/100km |
Jaguar XF 2009 -R 5.0
Jan 2009 — Jan 2011 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds |
5.0 Petrol | 510 HP | 12.5 l/100km |