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1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

What is the body type, Jaguar XJ (X308)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
How fast is the car, 1997 XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?240 km/h | 149.13 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
How much power, Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?284 Hp, 375 Nm
276.59 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?4.0 l
3996 cm3
243.85 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 Jaguar 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Jaguar XJ (X308) Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?5023 mm
197.76 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?1799 mm
70.83 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?1780 kg
3924.23 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?2260 kg
4982.45 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?430 l
15.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Specs

General information
BrandJaguar
Model XJ
Generation XJ (X308)
Modification (Engine) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.2 l/100 km 13.68 US mpg
16.42 UK mpg
5.81 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.9 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h 149.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.7 kg/Nm, 210.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 71.1 Hp/l
Torque 375 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 276.59 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AJ26, AJ27
Engine displacement 3996 cm3 243.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 3924.23 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg 4982.45 lbs.
Max load 480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 430 l 15.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 81 l 21.4 US gal | 17.82 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5023 mm 197.76 in.
Width 1799 mm 70.83 in.
Height 1345 mm 52.95 in.
Wheelbase 2870 mm 112.99 in.
Front track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1498 mm 58.98 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R17