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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/244
Displacement
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
59 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Liftover Height
203 in
Length, Overall
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
60 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Height, Overall
112 ft³
Passenger Volume
39 in
Second Leg Room
118 in
Wheelbase
38 in
Front Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
Track Width, Rear

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

4,044 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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