1998 Jaguar XJ8 specs & colors

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Color options

Interior

Oatmeal

Cashmere

Charcoal

Ivory

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Specifications

EPA Classification Mid-Size

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

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 4250
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6100
Displacement 4.0L/244

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 513.60 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 363.80 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Trans Type 5
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.09
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.06
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.51

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

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.1 x 0.8 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.1 x 1.1 in
Brake Type Power
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 21.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal

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

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

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs

Base Curb Weight 4044 lbs

Second Leg Room 39.2 in
Second Hip Room 60.3 in
Front Head Room 37.8 in
Passenger Volume 111.8 ft³
Wheelbase 117.9 in
Height, Overall 53.2 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.8 in
Second Shoulder Room 57.3 in
Front Leg Room 41.2 in
Track Width, Front 59.1 in
Second Head Room 37.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 57.3 in
Front Hip Room 55.7 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Trunk Volume 12.7 ft³
Length, Overall 202.8 in

4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/yaw control Standard
Electronic ignition system Standard
21.4 gallon fuel tank Standard
Trip computer Standard
Multi-adjustable pwr front bucket seats w/lumbar support Standard
Fully independent front suspension w/unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry Standard
Pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature, audio/speed controls Standard
Unibody construction Standard
Wraparound bumpers Standard
Cellular phone pre-wire Standard
Front/rear fog lamps Standard
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts Standard
Heated rear window Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Standard
Automatic climate control air conditioning Standard
Sunglass storage compartment Standard
Vehicle security system w/remote entry, engine immobilizer Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Electronic 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes Standard
Child seat safety belt locking feature Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Premium audio system Standard
Central locking doors/trunk/fuel filler door w/remote driver-only unlock, automatic drive-away locking feature Standard
City 17/hwy 24 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) Standard
P225/60ZR16 SBR tires Standard
Fully independent rear suspension w/double wishbones, driveshafts acting as upper links, concentric coil springs/shocks, anti-lift/anti-squat geometry Standard
Walnut trim Standard
Driver & front passenger side air bags Standard
Automatic stability control-inc: engine intervention, shutoff switch Standard
Forward hinged hood Standard
Automatic stability control Standard
Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor Standard
Speed-sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering Standard
3-point rear center seat belt Standard
118" (long) wheelbase Optional
One-touch pwr tilt/slide sunroof Standard
Carpeted footwell rugs Standard
16" x 7.0" alloy wheels Standard
Connolly leather-trimmed interior Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system Standard
Pwr adjustable heated door mirrors Standard
4.0L (244) DOHC SPFI 32-valve aluminum alloy V8 engine Standard
Driver & front passenger front air bags Standard
Outside temp indicator Standard
Chrome "leaper" hood ornament Standard
Speed control Standard
3-position memory w/personalized remote activation-inc: door mirrors, driver seat, steering column w/auto tilt-away feature Standard
6-position intermittent windshield wipers Standard
Integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener Standard
3.06 axle ratio Standard

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