Jaguar XJ - Generation 2.3 (1997-2003)

JAGUAR XJ (1997-2003)

Jaguar's flagship car had arrived first in 1997 locally. As always, a variety of models can be ordered from the basic V6 to supercharged V8 models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Super V8	XJR	Daimler V8	Sovereign	3.2 LWB	3.2 SWB
Years Available	1997-November 2003	1997-November 2003	1997-November 2003	1997-November 2003	1997-November 2003	1997-November 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	AJ26S 4.0 DOHC 32V V8 Supercharged	AJ26S 4.0 DOHC 32V V8 Supercharged	AJ26 4.0 DOHC 32V V8	AJ26 4.0 DOHC 32V V8	3.2 DOHC 24V V6	3.2 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	370hp @ 6,150rpm	370hp @ 6,150rpm	290hp @ 6,100rpm	290hp @ 6,100rpm	250hp @ 6,800rpm	250hp @ 6,800rpm
Torque	505Nm @ 3,600rpm	505Nm @ 3,600rpm	401Nm @ 2,450rpm	401Nm @ 2,450rpm	310Nm @ 4,100rpm	310Nm @ 4,100rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Injection	Multi Port Injection	Multi Port Injection	Multi Port Injection	Multi Port Injection	Multi Port Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	81 Liters	81 Liters	81 Liters	81 Liters	81 Liters	81 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,149mm	5,024mm	5,149mm	5,149mm	5,149mm	5,024mm
Width	1,798mm	1,798mm	1,798mm	1,798mm	1,798mm	1,798mm
Height	1,338mm	1,338mm	1,338mm	1,338mm	1,338mm	1,338mm
Wheelbase	2,995mm	2,870mm	2,995mm	2,995mm	2,995mm	2,870mm
Curb Weight	1,873kg	1,873kg	1,873kg	1,873kg	1,812kg	1,812kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension	Double Wishbone with Computer Active Technology Suspension
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	255/40 R18	255/40 R18	235/50 R17	225/60 R16	225/60 R16	225/60 R16
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program	Yes, Traction Control and Automatic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Grille Surrounds, Bumper Blades, Trunk Plinth	Adds: Blackened Grille Surrounds, Body Color Side View Mirrors, Rear Spoiler	Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rain Sensing Wipers, Automatic Headlamps, Chrome Grille Surrounds, Bumper Blades, and Trunk Plinth
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory
Seating Material	Premium Leather	Leather	Premium Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Leather Interior, Lamb's Wool Foot Well Rugs	Deletes: Leather Interior, Lamb's Wool Foot Well Rugs	Adds: Leather Interior, Rear Side Sun Shade, Lamb's Wool Foot Well Rugs	Adds: None	Adds: None	Burr Walnut Interior
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	12	12	12	12	8	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes Benz S Class