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1997 Jaguar XK8 Specs

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1997 Jaguar XK8
MSRP Range:$64,900  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 17 city / 25 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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  XK8 Base Coupe Performance Specs  
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3,996 cc 4 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 86 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 75 liter fuel tank
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Power: 216 kW , 290 HP @ 6,100 rpm; 284 ft lb @ 4,250 rpm
  XK8 Base Coupe Handling Specs  
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ABS
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3.06:1 axle ratio
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
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Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs
  XK8 Base Coupe Exterior Specs  
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Body color narrow body side molding
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Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.35
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,760, overall width (mm): 1,829, overall height (mm): 1,295, ground clearance (mm): 145, wheelbase (mm): 2,588, front track (mm): 1,504 and rear track (mm): 1,499
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
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Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob
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Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint , pearl multi-coat paint
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Swing-out rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,666, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
  XK8 Base Coupe Interior Specs  
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CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
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Power antenna
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Remote control interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection
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Front illuminated ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash
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Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 0 and all seats removed (liters): 0
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Analog clock
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Four functions computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
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Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
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Courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
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Steering wheel mounted cruise control
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Front seats cup holders
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature digital display
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat , bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
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Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 846, front leg room (mm): 1,092, rear leg room (mm): 602, front shoulder room (mm): 1,402 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,308
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Low fuel level warning
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Memorized adjustment with one settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with two driver's seat positions
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Key power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and operates from passenger door
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with door mounted switches and two one-touch
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side
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Bucket fixed two rear seats
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Automatic operation rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Electric remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
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Seating: four seats
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Eight speakers
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Wood steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver illuminated vanity mirror , passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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