1998 Jaguar XJ8 Specifications

1998 Jaguar XJ8

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1998 Jaguar XJ8

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 4dr Sedan

Engines

290-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

4.0 Engine liters  
V-8 Cylinder configuration  
32 # of valves  
Standard Variable valve control  
premium unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Engine oil cooler  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
5 speed Automatic transmission  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.06 Axle ratio  
17 mpg Fuel economy city  
24 mpg Fuel economy highway  
21 gal. Fuel tank capacity
290-hp @ 6,100RPM Engine horsepower  
290 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM Engine torque  
3.39" x 3.39" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

244 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.37 Drag coefficient  
3,997 lbs. Curb weight  
197.8" Exterior length  
70.8" Exterior body width  
52.7" Exterior height  
113.0" Wheelbase  
59.1" Front tread  
59.0" Rear tread  
19.8' Turning radius  
41.2" Front legroom  
34.3" Rear legroom  
37.2" Front headroom  
36.3" Rear headroom  
57.3" Front shoulder room  
57.3" Rear shoulder room  
93.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
12.7 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
12.7 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Speed-sensing steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
225/60ZR16.0 Front tires  
225/60ZR16.0 Rear tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Chrome front bumper insert  
Standard Chrome rear bumper insert  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome side window moldings  
Standard Chrome front windshield moldings  
Standard Chrome rear window moldings  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Automatic temperature control  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Standard Power sunroof  
Standard Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Standard Memory seat  
3 Memory settings  
Standard Door mirror memory  
Standard Steering wheel memory  
Standard Head restraints memory  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Telescoping steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Overhead console  
Standard Overhead console storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Heated front seats  
Optional Heated rear seat  
Standard Power driver seat  
8 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power passenger seat  
8 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood instrument panel insert  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional Multi-disc CD changer  
Standard Premium audio system  
Optional Premium amplifier  
Standard Steering wheel mounted audio controls  
8 Speakers
Optional Speakers: 10
Optional Premium speakers  
Standard Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Fully automatic headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Heated front windshield  
Standard Heated front windshield wiper jets  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  
Standard Bulb failure warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  
Standard Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Standard Brake fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4 wheel disc brakes  
Standard 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Dual front side impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Traction control  
Optional Full range traction control  
Standard Power adjustable front head restraints  
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