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Specifications
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 3
Weights (Average/Approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 4
Roof-rack Capacity and Trailer Weights . . . . . . . 8 - 5
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 6
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 7
Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 8
Tow-bar Fixing Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
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Specifications 8 - 3
8 Specifications
Vehicle Data
Engine4.2 litre naturally aspirated 4.2 litre supercharged
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V8, dual overhead camshafts, 4 valves/cylinderV8, dual overhead camshafts,
4valves/cylinder
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 inch³ (4196 cm³) 255 inch³ (4196 cm³)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.385 inch (86 mm) 3.385 inch (86mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.555 inch (90.3 mm) 3.555 inch ( 90.3 mm)
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0:1 9.0:1
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8 - 4 Specifications
Weights (Average/Approximate)
Note:
1. Gross combination weight is G.V.W.R. (Non-towing) plus tow-bar plus trailer weight.
2. The Gross axle weight rating (m aximum permitted axle rating) shown above must not be exceeded. XJ8
VDP XJR
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Kerb weight, no options fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3765 1710 3805 1725 3950 1790
Front axle kerb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 890 1975 895 2085 945
Rear axle kerb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1805 820 1830 830 1865 845
Gross vehicle weight (G.V .W.) (Non-towing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4750 2155 4760 2160 4900 2225
Gross vehicle weight (G.V .W.) (Towing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4970 2255 4980 2260 5125 2325
Gross axle weight rating – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2300 1045 2295 1040 2405 1090
Gross axle weight rating – Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2845 1290 2865 1300 2890 1310
Gross combination weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8995 4080 9005 4085 9150 4150
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Specifications 8 - 5
Roof-rack Capacity and Trailer Weights
Note:Loads greater than 132 lbs (60 kg) may be carried in the luggage compartment provid ed the maximum permissible axle weights
shown on the Vehicle Identification Plate are not exceeded and that tyres are inflated to the ‘normal pressures’. lbs kg
Roof-rack capacity including weight of rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 75
Maximum permitted luggage compartment load with four passengers and driver . . . . . . . . . . . 132 60
Trailer weight:
Braked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41801900
Unbraked (maximum recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1650 750
Trailer nose load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16876
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8 - 6 Specifications
Dimensions
inchcm
Overall length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.4509.0
Overall width including mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.9210.8
Overall width without mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.2 186.0
Overall height (at gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.0144.8
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119.5303.4
Track:
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.2
60.9155.6
154.6
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Specifications 8 - 7
Wheels and Tyres
The following chart details the tyres recommended for use in the countries listed below:
USA and Canada
Mexico see Column A below, Dominican Republic see ColumnB below:
Tyre Size
Pattern
235/55 R 17 99H Pirelli P6 Four-seasons
235/50 R 18 97H Continental ContiTouringContact CH95
255/40 ZR 19 96Y Pirelli P-Zero
255/35 ZR 20 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport
Tyre Size PatternAB
235/50 ZR 18 97W Pirelli P6000 Powergy ✔
255/40 ZR 19 96Y Pirelli P-Zero ✔✔
255/35 ZR 20 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport ✔