Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of Jaguar XJ (X308)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1997 XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

240 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec

What is the power output of Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

284 Hp, 375 Nm
277 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

4.0 l
3996 cm³
243.85 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Jaguar 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Jaguar XJ (X308) Sedan 1997 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?

5149 mm
202.72 in.

What is the width of 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?

1799 mm
70.83 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

1730 kg
3814 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

2260 kg
4982 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Jaguar XJ Sedan?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Jaguar XJ (X308) 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic?

5, automatic transmission

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- Jaguar XJ
  - XJ (X308)
    - R 4.0 V8 32V (363 Hp) Automatic
    - 4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic
    - 4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.2 V8 32V (237 Hp) Automatic

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General information

Brand

Jaguar

Model

Generation

XJ (X308)

Modification (Engine)

4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997

End of production

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.2 l/100 km 13.7 US mpg
16.4 UK mpg
5.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 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 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. 277 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AJ26, AJ27

Engine displacement

3996 cm³ 243.85 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1730 kg 3814 lbs.

Max. weight

2260 kg 4982 lbs.

Max load

530 kg 1168 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 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

Tire size

235/50 R16

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