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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
4.0L/244
Displacement
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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