1998 Jaguar XJ Specifications

4-Door Sedan
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 4dr Sdn
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Electronic 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3996
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3
Second Hip Room (in) 60.3
Front Head Room (in) 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 34.3
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.3
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.5
Second Head Room (in) 36.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 59.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.8
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 113.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.0
Height, Overall (in) 52.7
Length, Overall (in) 197.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 12.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6100
Displacement 4.0L/244
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 4250
Fuel System SPFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.51
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.06
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.09
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 0.8
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall Variable
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/60ZR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P225/60R16
Front Tire Size P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 36
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) N/A
Suspension Type - Front Fully Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Fully Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger front air bags
Driver & front passenger side air bags
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts
3-point rear center seat belt
Child seat safety belt locking feature
Automatic stability control

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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