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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

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

Electrical

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

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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