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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
81
l
21.4
US gal
17.82
UK gal
Engine displacement
3996 cm³ 243.85 cu. In.
Power
284 hp (at 6100 rpm)
Torque
375 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 276.59 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
240 km/h 149 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1730 kg 3814 lbs
Length
5149 mm 202.72 in
Width
1799 mm 70.83 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
17.2
l/100 km
13.67
US mpg
16.42
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.9
l/100 km
26.43
US mpg
31.74
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
240 km/h 149 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.9 sec
Engine Model
AJ26, AJ27
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
3996 cm³ 243.85 cu. In.
Power
284 hp (at 6100 rpm)
Torque
375 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 276.59 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in
Compression ratio
10.7
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5
l
6.89
US qt
5.72
UK qt
Coolant
10
l
10.6
US qt
8.8
UK qt
Length
5149 mm 202.72 in
Width
1799 mm 70.83 in
Height
1333 mm 52.48 in
Wheelbase
2995 mm 117.91 in
Front track
1500 mm 59.06 in
Rear (Back) track
1498 mm 58.98 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Double wishbone
Tire size
- Front
235/50 R16
Kerb weight
1730 kg 3814 lbs
Max. weight
2260 kg 4982.4 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
410 l 14.48 cu ft
- Max. roof load
530 kg 1168.4 lbs
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