Jaguar XK BHP
The Jaguar XK has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2014 Jaguar XK Portfolio produces 380 BHP, while the 2014 Jaguar XK R-S produces 542 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
73 recorded variants, from 290–550 BHP.
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Popular Jaguar XK BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XK Dynamic R Auto | 2015 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP |
| XK R Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP |
| XK R-S Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 542 BHP |
| XK Signature Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,996 cc | Petrol | 1996–2003 | 290–370 BHP | 393–525 Nm | 19 |
| 4,196 cc | Petrol | 2002–2009 | 294–420 BHP | 410.8–560 Nm | 27 |
| 5,000 cc | Petrol | 2009–2015 | 380–550 BHP | 515–680 Nm | 27 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XK Dynamic R Auto | 2015 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP | 510 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK Dynamic R Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP | 510 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP | 385.3 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK R Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP | 510 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK R-S Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 542 BHP | 549.6 PS | 680 Nm | 405 kW | 4.2 sec | 186 mph |
| XK Signature Auto | 2014 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP | 385.3 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Auto | 2013 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Base Auto | 2013 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP | 385.3 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2013 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP | 385.3 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK R Auto | 2013 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP | 510 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK R-S Auto | 2013 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 542 BHP | 549.6 PS | 680 Nm | 405 kW | 4.2 sec | 186 mph |
| XK Artisan Special Edition Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 380 BHP | 385.3 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK R Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 503 BHP | 510 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 517.1 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR S Auto | 2012 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 550 BHP | 557.7 PS | 680 Nm | 405 kW | 186 mph | |
| XK Auto | 2011 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2011 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Auto | 2011 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 517.1 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR S Auto | 2011 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 550 BHP | 557.7 PS | 680 Nm | 405 kW | 186 mph | |
| XK Auto | 2010 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.3 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2010 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR Auto | 2010 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 517.1 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK Auto | 2009 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Portfolio Auto | 2009 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 385 BHP | 390.4 PS | 515 Nm | 283 kW | 5.3 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR 4.2 Auto | 2009 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 560 Nm | 313.2 kW | 5 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Auto | 2009 | 5,000 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 517.1 PS | 625 Nm | 375 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK Auto | 2008 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 294 BHP | 297.6 PS | 410.8 Nm | 218.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK R-S Auto | 2008 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 416 BHP | 421.8 PS | 560 Nm | 306 kW | 4.9 sec | 174 mph |
| XKR 4.2 Auto | 2008 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 560 Nm | 313.2 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Coupe Auto | 2008 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 5.1 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Auto | 2007 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 294 BHP | 297.6 PS | 410.8 Nm | 218.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR 4.2 Auto | 2007 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 560 Nm | 313.2 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK Auto | 2006 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 294 BHP | 297.6 PS | 410.8 Nm | 218.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR 4.2 Auto | 2006 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 560 Nm | 313.2 kW | 5 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Convertible Auto | 2006 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Coupe Auto | 2006 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 5.1 sec | 155 mph |
| XK Auto | 2005 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 294 BHP | 297.6 PS | 410.8 Nm | 218.9 kW | 5.9 sec | 155 mph |
| XK8 Convertible Auto | 2005 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| XK8 Coupe Auto | 2005 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 6.4 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Convertible Auto | 2005 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR Coupe Auto | 2005 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK8 Convertible Auto | 2004 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK8 Coupe Auto | 2004 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR Convertible Auto | 2004 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| XKR Coupe Auto | 2004 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 400 BHP | 405.6 PS | 553 Nm | 298.3 kW | 155 mph | |
| XK8 Convertible Auto | 2003 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| XK8 Coupe Auto | 2003 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 420.1 Nm | 223.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| XKR Auto | 2003 | 3,996 cc | Petrol | 370 BHP | 375.2 PS | 525 Nm | 276 kW | 5.2 sec | 155 mph |
Jaguar XK BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Jaguar XK?
Recorded horsepower for the Jaguar XK is 290–550 BHP across 73 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Jaguar XK engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 550 BHP, from the 5,000 cc Petrol.
Which Jaguar XK year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 550 BHP, recorded for 2012.
What torque is recorded for the Jaguar XK?
Recorded torque is 393–680 Nm on the 73 variants that include it.