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1997 Jaguar XJ Base 4dr Sedan

1997 Jaguar XJ
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan XJ6, Compact
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan XJ6
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
99.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4080
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
23
Engine Type:
Gas I6
Displacement:
4.0L/243
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
245 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
289 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Fully Independent
Front Tire Size:
P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size:
P225/60ZR16
Spare Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.6 x 0.78
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
23.1
Wheelbase (in):
113.0
Length, Overall (in):
197.8
Trunk Volume (ft³):
11.1
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3307
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3307
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
165
Trans Type:
4-Speed
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.58
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
700
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
13.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
36
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
46
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.81
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
N/A
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Steering Type:
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
39.7
Brake Type:
Vacuum-assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.5 x 1.1
Front Head Room (in):
37.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
57.3
Front Hip Room (in):
55.7
Second Head Room (in):
36.3
Second Leg Room (in):
34.3
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.3
Second Hip Room (in):
60.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.8
Height, Overall (in):
53.1
Track Width, Front (in):
59.1
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.0
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.1
Liftover Height (in):
20.9


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