Jaguar XK8 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2006 Jaguar XK8, the latest model year on record, is 187.4″ long, 72″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 102″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,876 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jaguar XK8 generation, measured

FIG.01·Jaguar XK8 dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1997–2006	187.4″	72″	51.2″	102″	3,673 lb

ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

XK8 year by year

FIG.02·Jaguar XK8 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2006	187.4″	72″	102″	3,876 lb	2
2005	187.4″	72″	102″	3,876 lb	2
2004	187.4″	72″	102″	3,876 lb	2
2003	187.4″	72″	102″	3,876 lb	2
2002	187.4″	72″	102″	3,845 lb	2
2001	187.4″	72″	102″	3,845 lb	2
2000	187.4″	72″	102″	3,845 lb	2
1999	187.4″	72″	102″	3,827 lb	2
1998	187.4″	72″	102″	3,770 lb	2
1997	187.4″	72″	102″	3,673 lb	2

ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

XK8 on the used market

In 130 XK8 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1997–2006 car is the most common: 128 of them (98%), at an average asking price of $8,770.

FIG.05·Jaguar XK8 generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
1997–2006	128	98%	$8,770	85,261 mi

ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a XK8 fit

FIG.02·Jaguar XK8 — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.6 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.6 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length, the XK8 has a shorter wheelbase than 93%.

FIG.03·Jaguar XK8 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	72″	72.8″	−0.8″
Wheelbase	102″	109.1″	−7.1″
Curb weight	3,876 lb	3,761 lb	+115 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

XK8 against its rivals

Next to the BMW 650i and BMW 645Ci, the XK8 is the shortest and the lightest of the three.

FIG.04·Jaguar XK8 against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Jaguar XK8 (this car)	2006	187.4″	72″	3,876 lb
BMW 650i	2007	189.8″	73.2″	4,045 lb
BMW 645Ci	2005	189.8″	73.2″	3,990 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 XK8 bigger than the 2005?

No. The 2006 and 2005 XK8 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the XK8 or the BMW 650i?

The 2007 BMW 650i is 2.4″ longer and 169 lb heavier than the 2006 XK8.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 XK8 model years, 1997 to 2006. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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