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1998 Jaguar XJ8 specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn Lengthened Wheelbase
$59,750
4dr Sdn Vanden Plas
$63,800
$59,750
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Jaguar XJ8

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Oatmeal
Cashmere
Charcoal
Ivory

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.0L/244
Displacement
290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
10.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

203 in
Length, Overall
53 in
Height, Overall
60 in
Second Hip Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Front
38 in
Front Head Room
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
59 in
Track Width, Rear
118 in
Wheelbase
112 ft³
Passenger Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
39 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
P225/60ZR16
Front Tire Size
P225/60R16
Spare Tire Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,044 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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