1998 Jaguar XJ8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Lengthened Wheelbase
- $59,750
- 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas
- $63,800
$59,750
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 4dr Sdn Lengthened Wheelbase
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Oatmeal
Cashmere
Charcoal
Ivory
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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290 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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12.1 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.1 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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4.0L/244
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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10.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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60 in
Second Hip Room
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203 in
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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53 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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38 in
Front Head Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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118 in
Wheelbase
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/60ZR16
Front Tire Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,044 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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