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1997 Jaguar XJ

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$124,500 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

3 year, 0 km

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About the Jaguar XJ

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Jaguar XJ is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $124,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $175,500 for the XJR.

There are 4 variants of the XJ available in Australia.

Engine options include 3.2L multi-point injection (161kW/315Nm), 4L multi-point injection (183kW/392Nm) and 4L supercharger multi-point injection (240kW/512Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 1997 XJ is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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Power to Weight

89.44 - 128 kW/t

72.45 kW/t

132.42 kW/t

Boot Space

410 litres

990 litres

Price

$124,500 - $175,500

$78,950

$353,600

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

3 years

1997 Jaguar XJ Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
3.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$124,500
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$141,500
3.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$135,500
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$152,500

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
3.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$131,500
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$147,500

Sovereign

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$157,500
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$168,500

XJR

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$175,500

*excl. on-roads

All Jaguar XJ Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2019	$213,025	$310,103
2018	$209,748	$306,475
2017	$201,326	$299,995
2016	$201,615	$300,275
2015	$197,584	$298,000

*excl. on-roads

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1997 Jaguar XJ Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Rds
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
- Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Rear
- Grille Colour: Chrome
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.44
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 410
- Front Headroom (mm): 985
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1455
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1047
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
- Front Track (mm): 1500
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 61
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.3
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
- Overall Height (mm): 1307
- Overall Length (mm): 5024
- Overall Width (mm): 1799
- Rear Headroom (mm): 923
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1549
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 871
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
- Rear Track (mm): 1498
- Wheelbase (mm): 2870
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Engine
- Bore Engine: 91
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 3.2
- Engine (cc): 3239
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 81
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Quad
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
- Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Sunroof
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 219
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 161
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Lidded
- Console Floor Type: Full
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.09
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.73
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
- Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors
- Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Full Service Duration (months): 36
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1800
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Sport

Adds to Base:

Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from Base:

Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Sovereign

Adds to Sport:

Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 101.67
Convenience
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
Engine
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 3980
- Stroke Engine: 102
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 249
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 183
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 392
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Transmission
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
Visibility
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Removes from Sport:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.44
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
Engine
- Engine (l): 3.2
- Engine (cc): 3239
- Stroke Engine: 83
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 219
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 161
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

XJR

Adds to Sovereign:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 128
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1303
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 8.5
- Compressor: Supercharger
- Intercooler Compressor
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 326
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 240
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 512
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3050
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.27
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2295
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1875
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45

Removes from Sovereign:

Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
- Bright Chrome Trim On Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 101.67
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1307
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 249
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 183
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 392
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.09
Visibility
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1800
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60