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

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Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jaguar
Model XJ
Generation XJ (X308)
Modification (Engine) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
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 Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.3 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 6.1 kg/Hp, 164.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 216.8 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
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Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg
3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg
4982.45 lbs.
Max load 530 kg
1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 410 l
14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 81 l
21.4 US gal | 17.82 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5149 mm
202.72 in.
Width 1799 mm
70.83 in.
Height 1333 mm
52.48 in.
Wheelbase 2995 mm
117.91 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 brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R16

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