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Jaguar XJ Sport (1997) price & specs
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Sport
Overview
The 1997 Jaguar XJ Sport is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jaguar XJ is regarded as a Luxury built in Great Britain with prices starting at $147,500 before on-road costs.
This Jaguar XJ is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 183 kW of power (at 4800 rpm) and 392 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 81L fuel tank
The Jaguar XJ measures 1307mm (51.5 inches) in height, 5024mm (197.8 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2870mm (113.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1800kg (3968.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The XJ Sport comes standard with 225/55 R16 front tyres and 225/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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Power to Weight
89.44 - 128 kW/t
72.45 kW/t
149.97 kW/t
Boot Space
410 litres
410 litres
990 litres
Price
$124,500 - $175,500
$78,950
$353,600
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
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Dimensions
5,024 mm
1,799 mm
1,307 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,024 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,307 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
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Explore Jaguar XJ Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 91
Engine (cc): 3980
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 4
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 102
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.4
Main Capacity (L): 81
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.5
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
Maximum Speed (mph): 144
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 249
Maximum Power (kW): 183
Maximum Torque (Nm): 392
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
4th Gear Ratio: 0.73
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Rear: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down (L): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
Front Track (in): 59.1
Front Track (mm): 1500
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Overall Height (in): 51.5
Overall Height (mm): 1307
Overall Length (in): 197.8
Overall Length (mm): 5024
Overall Width (in): 70.8
Overall Width (mm): 1799
Rear Track (in): 59
Rear Track (mm): 1498
Wheelbase (in): 113
Wheelbase (mm): 2870
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 985
Rear Headroom (in): 36.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 923
Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1455
Rear Hip Room (in): 61
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1549
Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1047
Rear Leg Room (in): 34.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 871
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Quad
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2220
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4894
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1800
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3968
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
RDS: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Audio Media Storage Unit
Cassettes Type: Cassettes
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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