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1998 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas specs & colors

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

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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,048 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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