Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 petrol description
Sedan Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 6800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Jaguar X-Type 2008 - 2010 version and torque 284 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-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 330 000 to 550 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This Jaguar X-Type 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential.
Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.3 litres per 100km (9.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 litres or 16.12 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 technical data
Model: | Jaguar X-Type 3.0 V6 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 2968 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 244 g/km |
Power: | 231 HP ON 6800 RPM | Torque: | 284 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 (combined) 14.8 (urban) 7.7 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres (16.1 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.67m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 452 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2120 kg |
Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 engine AJ30
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 330,000 to 550,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 2967 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 79.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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 X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 10 litres (10.6 quarts) |
Power | 230 - 240 HP ON 6800 RPM |
Torque | 280 - 300 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1999 |
Duration of production | 12 years |
Engine also used on | Jaguar XF Jaguar S-Type |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Jaguar X-Type sedan [2008 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Jaguar X-Type 2008 2.2D | 2.2 Diesel | 145 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Jaguar X-Type 2008 2.5 V6 Automatic Feb 2008 — Jan 2010 | 2.5 Petrol | 194 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Jaguar X-Type 2008 2.5 V6 4x4
Feb 2008 — Jan 2009 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.5 Petrol | 194 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Jaguar X-Type 2008 3.0 V6 Automatic 4x4
Feb 2008 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull petrol version (231 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |