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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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