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1998 Jaguar XK8 Base 2dr Coupe

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Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Mini-Compact

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mini-Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3673

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.0L/244

Fuel System:

SPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

290 @ 6100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

290 @ 4250

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

Fully Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Fully Independent

Front Tire Size:

P245/50ZR17

Rear Tire Size:

P245/50ZR17

Spare Tire Size:

P245/50R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.1 x 0.8

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.9

Wheelbase (in):

101.9

Length, Overall (in):

187.4

Trunk Volume (ft³):

11.1

Advanced Technical Data

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

Trans Type:

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 Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1):

4.09

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.06

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

12.3

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Double Wishbone

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8

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

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.1 x 1.1

Front Head Room (in):

37.4

Front Leg Room (in):

43.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.2

Second Head Room (in):

33.3

Second Leg Room (in):

23.7

Second Shoulder Room (in):

51.5

Second Hip Room (in):

42.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.0

Height, Overall (in):

51.0

Track Width, Front (in):

59.2

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.0

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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