1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

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Rank: #18

Class: 1997

0-60 Time: 6.6 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1997 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #18 in this class is the 1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible, which races 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Spirited Cars.

It lags behind the #17 ranked 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #19 ranked 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor by just hundredths of a second.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor, you would WIN by just hundredths of a second!

If you happen to roll up next to another Jaguar, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1997.

Vehicle information

Year: 1997

Make: Jaguar

Model: XK8 Convertible

Engine: V-8

Horsepower: 290

Torque: 284

Transmission: 5A

Curb Weight: 3870

City MPG: 17

Highway MPG: 24

MSRP: $75,398

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #215

Best 0-60 Time: 6.6 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.0 seconds

@ speed: 94.2 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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