Jaguar XK X100 Convertible (1996-2005)

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Product Overview

Jaguar XK Convertible (chassis code X100) is a premium mid-size convertible in production from 1996 to 2005. It was available with two V8 engines that displaced 4.0 to 4.2 liters. Prior to 2002, the XKR used Mercedes 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, while the standard XK8 used ZF's 5HP24, which is disastrously unreliable. Both moved to ZF 6HP26 in 2002.
Compared to the coupe version of the XK, the convertible has similar performance and feel. Some will prefer one over the other. The fact that it uses a soft top only makes the profile classier whether the top is up or down. However, the tradeoff is less practicality compared to a hardtop.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great elegance
  • Comfortable yet a little sporty
  • Good engine reliability
  • High interior quality
Cons
  • Horrendous ZF 5HP transmission

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Specifications

XK8 5ATXK8 6ATXKR 5ATXKR 6AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity327 L / 11.5 cu-ft307 L / 10.8 cu-ft307 L / 10.8 cu-ft307 L / 10.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt9.4 L / 10.0 qt11.5 L / 12.2 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.0 L / 6.3 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers4
Payload320 kg / 705 lbs385 kg / 849 lbs275 kg / 606 lbs365 kg / 805 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size245/50 R17245/50 R17245/45 R18, 255/45 R18245/45 R18, 255/45 R18

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1306 mm / 51.4 in
Size | Length4760 mm / 187.4 in
Size | Width1829 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front1504.0 mm / 59.2 in
Track Width | Rear1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Weight1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs1775.0 kg / 3913.2 lbs1825.0 kg / 4023.4 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs
Wheelbase2588 mm / 101.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.7 sec6.6 sec5.6 sec5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.4 sec6.3 sec5.3 sec5.3 sec
Fuel Economy11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 17.2 L/100km / 13.7 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (combined) | 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) | 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineAJ26, AJ27AJ33, AJ34AJ26S, AJ27SAJ33S, AJ34S
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.7:111.0:18.9:19.1:1
Engine | Displacement4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3998.0 cc4.2 L / 256.1 cu-in / 4196.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc4.2 L / 256.1 cu-in / 4196.0 cc
Engine | Power284.0 hp / 211.8 kW @ 6100 rpm298.0 hp / 222.2 kW @ 6800 rpm363.0 hp / 270.7 kW @ 6150 rpm395.0 hp / 294.6 kW @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Specific Output71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in94.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.3 mm / 3.6 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.3 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque375 Nm / 276.6 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm411 Nm / 303.1 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm505 Nm / 372.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm541 Nm / 399.0 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1996 ~ 20022002 ~ 20051998 ~ 20022002 ~ 2005

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