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1997 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas

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Jaguar XJ 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas
Jaguar XJ 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$63,800
Base Invoice:
$55,736
Destination:
$580
Engine/Fuel:
4.0L/243 Gas I6
Transmission:
4-Speed Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan Vanden Plas
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/23

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Mid-Size
Engine
Engine Order Code :
Engine Type : Gas I6
Displacement : 4.0L/243
Fuel System : EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 245 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 289 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code :
Trans Type : 4-Speed
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.73
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.09
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.58
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 23
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 700
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 120
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 13.0
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 4130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3307
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3307
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 165
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear : Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 36
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 46
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.81
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A
Brakes
Brake Type : Vacuum-assisted
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.5 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.6 x 0.78
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size : P225/60ZR16
Spare Tire Size : P225/60R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Chrome
Rear Wheel Material : Chrome
Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type : Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 40.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 23.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 117.9
Length, Overall (in) : 202.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.8
Height, Overall (in) : 53.5
Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.1
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.1
Liftover Height (in) : 20.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 11.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 111.8
Front Head Room (in) : 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) : 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 57.3
Front Hip Room (in) : 55.7
Second Head Room (in) : 36.9
Second Leg Room (in) : 39.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 57.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 60.3
Summary
Vehicle Name : XJ Series Sedan
Body Style : 4 Door Sedan Vanden Plas

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) *Estimated*
EXTERIOR
Forward hinged hood
One-touch pwr tilt/slide sunroof
Wraparound body-color bumpers
Chrome-trimmed protective body-color body-side moldings
Front/rear fog lamps
Chrome pwr adjustable heated door mirrors
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe feature
Chrome "leaping Jaguar" hood ornament
INTERIOR
Premium Autolux leather interior w/walnut picnic trays
Inlaid burl walnut trim
Multi-adjustable pwr front seats w/pwr lumbar support
Front passenger seat pwr adjustment from rear
Contoured bench rear seat
Lambswool footwell rugs
Pwr tilt/telescopic wood/leather steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature
Trip computer
Outside temp indicator
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down
Central locking doors/trunk/fuel filler door w/remote driver-only unlock, automatic drive-away locking feature
3-position memory w/personalized remote activation-inc: door mirrors, driver seat, steering column w/auto tilt-away feature
Integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener
Speed control
Remote trunk release
Vehicle security system w/remote entry
Automatic climate control air conditioning
Heated rear window
Premium audio system
Cellular phone pre-wire
Lockable glove box
Retractable cupholders
Dual illuminated sun visors w/map lights
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Sunglass storage compartment
Curb illumination door lamps
Rear seat cigar lighter
MECHANICAL
4.0L (243) DOHC EFI 24-valve aluminum alloy in-line 6-cyl engine
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes
3.58 axle ratio
Electronic ignition system
Rear wheel drive
92 amp/hr (700-CCA) battery (1996)
55-amp alternator (1996)
Unibody construction
118" (long) wheelbase
Fully independent front suspension w/unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry
Fully independent rear suspension w/double wishbones, driveshafts acting as upper links, concentric coil springs/shocks, anti-lift/anti-squat geometry
Pirelli P4000E P225/60ZR16 SBR tires
Full-size spare tire w/aluminum alloy wheel
16" x 7.0" diamond-polished alloy 20-spoke wheels
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/yaw control
23.1 gallon fuel tank
NOTE
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger air bags
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts
3-point rear center seat belt
Child seat safety belt locking

Options

NO OPTION KIND
** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
JAGUAR DEALER NATIONAL CO-OP PROGRAM STANDARAD
MERCHANDISING PROGRAM STANDARAD
ALL WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front/rear seats, traction control w/engine/brake intervention $2,000
COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 6-disc capacity $800
HARMAN KARDON PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM W/COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 240-watts $1,800
CHROME-PLATED WHEELS $1,000
Model Option
REQUIRED ORDERING CHARGES STANDARAD
Emission System
FEDERAL EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE $30
Paint Type
STANDARD PAINT STANDARAD
SPECIAL PAINT ORDER $1,000

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance

Corrosion:
6 Years/Unlimited Miles