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1999 Jaguar XJ
Body style(s): 4-door sedan
Trim levels:
XJ8
XJ8L
XJ Vanden Plas
XJR |
MSRP:
$55,780
$60,830
$64,880
$69,030
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Notes: In its fifth year, the XJ8's engine received some slight
engineering modifications. XJRs received enlarged front brake rotors,
up to 12.8 inches from 12.1 inches on the standard model. The rear
rotors remained the same. Otherwise, the lineup remained unchanged.
Series: 1995-2003
DESIGN
Layout:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody
5
4.0L 32-valve dohc SFI V8 [XJ8, XJ8L, Vanden Plas]
Bore x stroke: 86.0x86.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.8 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 290bhp@6100rpm
Torque (SAE net): 290lb-ft@4250rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.06:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 17/24mpg
4.0L 32-valve dohc SFI supercharged & twin-intercooled V8 [XJR]
Bore x stroke: 86.0x86.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.0 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Boost pressure: 11.6psi
Horsepower (SAE net): 370bhp@5000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 387lb-ft@3600rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.06:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 16/22mpg
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DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
XJ8, XJR
COMPACT
113.0"
197.8"
81.7"
53.1"
59.1"
59.0"
5.1"
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XJ8L, Vanden Plas
MIDSIZE
117.9"
202.8"
81.7"
53.5"
59.1"
59.0"
5.1"
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Curb weight: |
3996lbs. |
4048lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank: |
51/41 cu ft. (f/r)
12.7 cu ft.
21.4 gal. |
51/48 cu ft. (f/r)
12.7 cu ft.
21.4 gal. |
TECHNICAL
Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags: |
225/60-16; 255/40-18 (XJR)
independent: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (12.1" vented/12.1" vented);
XJR: disc/disc, ABS (12.8" vented/12.1" vented)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 2.8 turns-to-lock
traction control (std.), stability control (std.)
dual front, dual front side
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PERFORMANCE
Fuel economy (city/highway):
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle: |
17/24mpg, 16/22mpg (XJR)
6.7sec. (XJ8), 5.5sec. (XJR)
130ft. (XJ8)
0.78g (XJR)
58.6mph (XJR)
39.7ft.
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SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS:
Audi A8,
BMW 7-Series,
Cadillac DeVille Concours,
Infiniti Q45,
Lexus LS 400,
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Jaguar XJ8 sedan.
Jaguar XJ8L sedan.
Jaguar XJR sedan (note large dual exhausts).
Jaguar Vanden Plas sedan (note chrome grille).
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