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
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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290 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12.1 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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290 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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290 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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4.0L/244
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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12.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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4
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Liftover Height
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23 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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33 in
Second Head Room
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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102 in
Wheelbase
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187 in
Length, Overall
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42 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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70 ft³
Passenger Volume
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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51 in
Height, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Hip Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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P245/50R17
Spare Tire Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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P245/50ZR17
Front Tire Size
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,867 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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