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Sovereign
Overview
The 1998 Jaguar XJ Sovereign is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Jaguar XJ is regarded as a luxury built in Great Britain with prices starting at $155,000 before on-road costs.
This Jaguar XJ is powered by a 4L 8-cylinder engine that has 216 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 393 Nm of torque (at 4250 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.
The Jaguar XJ measures 1333mm (52.5 inches) in height, 5149mm (202.7 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2995mm (117.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1805kg (3979.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The XJ Sovereign comes standard with 225/60 R16 front tyres and 225/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
100.28 - 149.19 kW/t
72.45 kW/t
149.19 kW/t
Boot Space
410 litres
410 litres
525 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Dimensions
5,149 mm
1,799 mm
1,333 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,149 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,333 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 455 mm |
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Explore Jaguar XJ Features & Specs
Engine
Engine (cc): 3996
Compression Ratio: 10.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
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
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 21.4
Capacity (L): 81
Fuel Consumption
EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 11.9
EU 96 Combined (mpg): 20
EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 9
EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 26
EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 16.9
EU 96 Urban (mpg): 14
Fuel Economy
EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 11.9
EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 9
EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 16.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
Maximum Speed (mph): 149
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 290
Maximum Power (kW): 216
Maximum Torque (Nm): 393
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Wood
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 Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
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): 12400
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
Overall Height (in): 52.5
Overall Height (mm): 1333
Overall Length (in): 202.7
Overall Length (mm): 5149
Overall Width (in): 70.8
Overall Width (mm): 1799
Wheelbase (in): 117.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2995
Paint
Type: Gloss
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: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4189
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2260
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4982
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1805
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3979
Antenna
Type: Power
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Vanity Mirror
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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