1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas Vanden Plas specs & colors

4dr Car

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$63,800

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Interior

Oatmeal

Parchment

Cream

Charcoal

Coffee

Packages

Specifications

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	N/A

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	700
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	120

Engine Type	Gas I6
Displacement	4.0L/243
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	245 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	289 @ 4000

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	23 MPG
Cruising Range - City	392.70 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	531.30 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi

Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type	4-Speed
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.58

Suspension Type - Front	Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Double Wishbone

Brake Type	Vacuum-assisted
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.5 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 x 0.78 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	23.1 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Type	Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	40.7 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size	P225/60ZR16
Spare Tire Size	P225/60R16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	3307 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	3307 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	165 lbs

Base Curb Weight

4130 lbs

Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	111.8 ft³
Front Head Room	37.8 in
Front Leg Room	41.2 in
Front Shoulder Room	57.3 in
Front Hip Room	55.7 in
Second Head Room	36.9 in
Second Leg Room	39.2 in
Second Shoulder Room	57.3 in
Second Hip Room	60.3 in
Wheelbase	117.9 in
Length, Overall	202.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.8 in
Height, Overall	53.5 in
Track Width, Front	59.1 in
Track Width, Rear	59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.1 in
Liftover Height	20.9 in
Trunk Volume	11.1 ft³

Lockable glove box	Standard
3.58 axle ratio	Standard
ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED	Standard
3-point rear center seat belt	Standard
Forward hinged hood	Standard
55-amp alternator (1996)	Standard
Sunglass storage compartment	Standard
Front passenger seat pwr adjustment from rear	Optional
Premium Autolux leather interior w/walnut picnic trays	Optional
3-position memory w/personalized remote activation-inc: door mirrors, driver seat, steering column w/auto tilt-away feature	Standard
Dual illuminated sun visors w/map lights	Standard
92 amp/hr (700-CCA) battery (1996)	Standard
Unibody construction	Standard
Heated rear window	Standard
4.0L (243) DOHC EFI 24-valve aluminum alloy in-line 6-cyl engine	Standard
Curb illumination door lamps	Standard
Full-size spare tire w/aluminum alloy wheel	Standard
Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor	Standard
One-touch pwr tilt/slide sunroof	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/yaw control	Standard
Remote trunk release	Standard
Premium audio system	Standard
118" (long) wheelbase	Optional
Retractable cupholders	Standard
Fully independent front suspension w/unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry	Standard
Automatic climate control air conditioning	Standard
Electronic ignition system	Standard
Contoured bench rear seat	Standard
Wraparound body-color bumpers	Standard
Integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener	Standard
Cellular phone pre-wire	Standard
16" x 7.0" diamond-polished alloy 20-spoke wheels	Optional
Vehicle security system w/remote entry	Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror	Standard
Chrome-trimmed protective body-color body-side moldings	Optional
Pwr tilt/telescopic wood/leather steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature	Optional
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe feature	Standard
Outside temp indicator	Standard
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
Central locking doors/trunk/fuel filler door w/remote driver-only unlock, automatic drive-away locking feature	Standard
City 17/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) Estimated	Standard
Chrome pwr adjustable heated door mirrors	Optional
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down	Standard
Fully independent rear suspension w/double wishbones, driveshafts acting as upper links, concentric coil springs/shocks, anti-lift/anti-squat geometry	Standard
23.1 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Child seat safety belt locking	Standard
Rear seat cigar lighter	Optional
4-wheel anti-lock braking system	Standard
Inlaid burl walnut trim	Optional
Speed control	Standard
Chrome "leaping Jaguar" hood ornament	Standard
Multi-adjustable pwr front seats w/pwr lumbar support	Standard
Trip computer	Standard
Lambswool footwell rugs	Optional
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Front/rear fog lamps	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Pirelli P4000E P225/60ZR16 SBR tires	Standard

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