1998 Jaguar XK8 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $64,900
- 2dr Convertible
- $69,900
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Oatmeal
Cashmere
Charcoal
Ivory
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
|
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
|
-
MPG
|
|
290 hp
Horsepower
|
|
4
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
12.1 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
12.1 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
|
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
|
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
|
290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
|
290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
|
4.0L/244
Displacement
|
|
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
|
59 in
Track Width, Rear
|
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
|
N/A
Front Hip Room
|
|
42 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
|
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
|
102 in
Wheelbase
|
|
33 in
Second Head Room
|
|
187 in
Length, Overall
|
|
70 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
|
51 in
Height, Overall
|
|
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
|
23 in
Second Leg Room
|
|
38 in
Second Hip Room
|
|
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
|
37 in
Front Head Room
|
|
4
Passenger Capacity
|
|
59 in
Track Width, Front
|
Safety
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
|
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
|
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
|
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
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
|
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
|
|
P245/50ZR17
Front Tire Size
|
|
P245/50R17
Spare Tire Size
|
|
P245/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size
|
|
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
|
|
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
|
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
|
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
|
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
|
3,867 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
|
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 1998 Jaguar XK8 trim comparison will help you decide.