Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V

Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 ×
Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V ×
General
MakeBMWJaguar
Model8 SeriesXK 8
Generation8 Series (E31)XK 8 Convertible (QDV)
Modification840i 4.0XK8 4.0 i V8 32V
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.jaguar.com/index.html
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)19931996
Production to (year)19962002
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.96.7
City consumption (l/100km)19.217.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)98.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)-11.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286284
Max. torque (Nm)400375
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,998
Compression ratio1010.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8006,100
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,250
Cylinder bore (mm)8986
Piston stroke (mm)8086
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9075
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springDouble wishbone
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/50 R16
  • 245/50 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7804,760
Width (mm)1,8551,829
Height (mm)1,3401,306
Wheelbase (mm)2,6482,588
Kerb weight (kg)1,7801,780
Gross weight (kg)2,1802,100
Minimum boot space (l)320327
Front track (mm)1,5541,504
Rear track (mm)1,5621,498



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