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Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Jaguar
Model

XJ
Generation

XJ (X308)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic

Power

284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

240 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
71.1 Hp/l
Torque
375 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3996 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2260 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

81 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

430 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5023 mm

Width (mm)

1799 mm

Height (mm)

1345 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2870 mm

Front track (mm)

1500 mm

Rear track (mm)

1498 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/50 R17

Rear tires size

235/50 R17

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