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

Showing the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas
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Color options
Interior
Oatmeal
Cashmere
Charcoal
Ivory
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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290 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.1 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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4.0L/244
Displacement
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290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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
38 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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60 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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203 in
Length, Overall
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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118 in
Wheelbase
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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Safety
Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
P225/60ZR16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Spare Tire Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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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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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,048 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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