1998 Jaguar XJ8 specs & colors

4dr Car

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4dr Sdn Lengthened Wheelbase
$59,750
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$63,800
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1998 Jaguar XJ8

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 290.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 197.8" length, 52.7" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Oatmeal
Cashmere
Charcoal
Ivory

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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