Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) 4.2 i V8 32V Type R

Comparison of Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) 4.2 i V8 32V Type R [S]ave

Attribute
Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) 4.2 i V8 32V Type R ×
Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
General
MakeJaguarAlpina
ModelXK 8B8
GenerationXK 8 Convertible (QDV)B8 Coupe (E36)
Modification4.2 i V8 32V Type R4.0 i V8 32V
Websitehttps://www.jaguar.com/index.htmlhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors22
Number of seats45
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20021993
Production to (year)20051995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250275
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.65.8
City consumption (l/100km)18.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.2-
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.511.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)395313
Max. torque (Nm)541410
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1963,982
Compression ratio9.110.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)5,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8689
Piston stroke (mm)90.380
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineMechanical supercharging (Compressor)-
Fuel tank (l)7595
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionDouble wishboneHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/45 R18
  • 255/45 R18
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR 17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7604,433
Width (mm)1,8291,710
Height (mm)1,3061,346
Wheelbase (mm)2,5882,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,8151,490
Gross weight (kg)2,1801,980
Minimum boot space (l)307365
Front track (mm)1,5041,412
Rear track (mm)1,4981,434



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