Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997 |specs

Key specs

Jaguar XJ (Sedan) XJ (X308) 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003

What is the body type, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

17.2 l/100 km 13.68 US mpg
8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg

How much power, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
71.1 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

240 km/h 149.13 mph

What is the engine size, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

3996 cm3
243.85 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

5149 mm
202.72 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

1799 mm
70.83 in.

What is the curb weight, Jaguar XJ (X308) XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic 1997?

1730 kg
3814 lbs.

Jaguar XJ (Sedan) XJ (X308) 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003 Specs

General information

Brand Jaguar
Model XJ (Sedan)
Version XJ (X308)
Engine version XJ8 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic
Year production start 1997
Year production end 2003
Vehicle type Sedan
Horsepower RPM 284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 7.3 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1730 kg

3814 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

5149 mm

202.72 in.
Doors 4
Top Speed 240 km/h 149.13 mph

Engine specs

Designation model AJ26, AJ27
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Displacement (liters)

3996 cm3

243.85 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 71.1 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

6.1 kg/Hp

164.2 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 4.6 kg/Nm, 216.8 Nm/tonne

4.6 kg/Nm

216.8 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

276.59 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

86 mm

3.39 in.
Stroke (mm in)

86 mm

3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10.7
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

6.5-7.5 l

6.87 - 7.93 US qt | 5.72 - 6.6 UK qt
Engine coolant

10 l

10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Rear wheel drive

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 235/50 R16

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 5
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

410 l

14.48 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

5149 mm

202.72 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1799 mm

70.83 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1333 mm

52.48 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2995 mm

117.91 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1500 mm

59.06 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1498 mm

58.98 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1730 kg

3814 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2260 kg

4982.45 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

530 kg

1168.45 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

81 l

21.4 US gal | 17.82 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

17.2 l/100 km

13.68 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

8.9 l/100 km

26.43 US mpg

Engine type

8 CYLINDER V-Engine

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