1997 Jaguar XK8 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $64,900
- 2dr Convertible
- $69,900
Key specs
-
2-door -
4 seats -
290.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
187.4" length, 51.0" height -
Rear Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
Oatmeal
Cream
Coffee
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- MPG
-
-
- Horsepower
-
290 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
4
Brakes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.1 x 1.1 in
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.1 x 0.8 in
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
130
Engine
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
284 @ 4200
- Displacement
-
4.0L/244
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
290 @ 6100
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
-
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
12.3 qts
Measurements
- Front Head Room
-
37 in
- Track Width, Front
-
59 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
72 in
- Length, Overall
-
187 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
42 in
- Second Leg Room
-
23 in
- Trunk Volume
-
10 ft³
- Height, Overall
-
51 in
- Front Leg Room
-
43 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Second Head Room
-
33 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
4
- Passenger Volume
-
N/A
- Second Hip Room
-
38 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
59 in
- Wheelbase
-
102 in
- Front Hip Room
-
N/A
Safety
- Stability Control
-
Standard
Steering
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Variable
- Steering Type
-
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36 ft
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Fully Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Fully Independent
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Tire Size
-
P245/50R17
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x 8 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
17 x 8 in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Tire Size
-
P245/50ZR17
- Front Tire Size
-
P245/50ZR17
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 x 8 in
- Spare Wheel Material
-
N/A
Weight & Capacity
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,867 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
20 gal
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