2003 Jaguar XK8

US · Minicompact Cars

The 2003 Jaguar XK8 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.2L 8-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.2L 8-cylinder

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

19 MPG US (12.4 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.2L 8-cylinder
Displacement	4.2 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 18, 2026.

06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 18, 2026

Data verified: October 18, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2002 Jaguar XK8
Gasoline
4.0L 8-cylinder · RWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
2004 Jaguar XK8
Gasoline
4.2L 8-cylinder · RWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2003 Jaguar XK8 have?

4.2L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Jaguar XK8?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2003 Jaguar XK8 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2003 Jaguar XK8?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 18, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.