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1998 Jaguar XK8 2dr Convertible
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Jaguar XK8 2dr Convertible
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$69,900
Base Invoice:
$61,472
Destination:
$580
Engine/Fuel:
4.0L/244 Gas V8
Transmission:
5 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Convertible
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
- TBD -/- TBD -
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Mini-Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | |
| Engine Type : | Gas V8 |
| Displacement : | 4.0L/244 |
| Fuel System : | SPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 290 @ 6100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 290 @ 4250 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.57 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.20 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.51 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.80 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 4.09 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.06 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | - TBD - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | - TBD - |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 130 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 12.3 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 3867 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| 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) : | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 12.1 x 1.1 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 12.1 x 0.8 |
| 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 : | P245/50ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P245/50ZR17 |
| Spare Tire Size : | P245/50R17 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 8 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 8 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 8 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material : | - TBD - |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | Variable |
| 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) : | 19.9 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 101.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 187.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 72.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 51.4 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 59.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 59.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 5.5 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 9.5 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 70 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 37.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 43.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 55.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 33.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 23.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 42.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 37.7 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | XK8 |
| Body Style : | 2 Door Convertible |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 24 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Fully-lined pwr convertible top w/heated glass rear window | |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | |
| Front/rear fog lamps | |
| Pwr heated door mirrors | |
| 6-position variable intermittent windshield wipers w/integrated washer jets | |
| INTERIOR | |
| 2 + 2 seating | |
| Multi-adjustable pwr front bucket seats w/lumbar support | |
| Connolly leather-trimmed interior | |
| Walnut trim/gearshift knob | |
| Carpeted footwell rugs | |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic wood/leather steering wheel w/automatic tilt-away, audio/ speed controls | |
| Trip computer | |
| Outside temp indicator | |
| Pwr windows w/RH/LH one-touch down | |
| Automatic drive-away locking feature | |
| 2-position memory w/personalized remote activation-inc: door mirrors, driver seat, steering column | |
| Vehicle security system w/remote entry, anti-theft engine immobilizer | |
| Speed control | |
| Automatic climate control air conditioning | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Premium audio system | |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
| Sunglass storage compartment | |
| 3-channel integrated garage door/entry gate opener | |
| Cellular phone pre-wire | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 4.0L (244) DOHC SPFI 32-valve V8 aluminum alloy (290-HP) engine | |
| Electronic 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes | |
| 3.06 axle ratio | |
| Automatic Stability/Traction Control-inc: engine/brake intervention, shutoff switch | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| Unibody construction | |
| 102" 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, coil springs, anti-roll bar, anti-lift/anti-squat geometry | |
| Pirelli P Zero P245/50ZR17 SBR tires | |
| 17" x 8" 5-spoke alloy (Sport style) wheels | |
| Speed-sensitive variable-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | |
| 19.9 gallon fuel tank | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | |
| Driver & front passenger front air bags | |
| Seat belt pre-tensioners | |
| Child seat safety belt locking | |
| Automatic Stability Control | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | STANDARAD |
| ALL WEATHER PKG -inc: pwr headlamp washers, traction control w/engine/brake intervention & shutoff switch, heated front seats *NET* | $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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
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Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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| Recall | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V138 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 189 Summary: On certain passenger cars, fine cracks in one or more of the gear teeth in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox, can result in breakage of the gear teeth. This can cause the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 mph. Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission gear box. Owner notification was expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500. Dates of Manufacture: August 1998 - March 1999 Manufacturer Recall Number: R478 |
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