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1997 Jaguar XK8 specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Cpe
$64,900
2dr Convertible
$69,900
$69,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Jaguar XK8

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Oatmeal
Cream
Coffee

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

4.0L/244
Displacement
290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
284 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
12.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

37 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
23 in
Second Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
38 in
Second Hip Room
187 in
Length, Overall
51 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Track Width, Front
102 in
Wheelbase
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
33 in
Second Head Room
42 in
Second Shoulder Room
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
4
Passenger Capacity

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
P245/50R17
Spare Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
P245/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/50ZR17
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,867 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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