Jaguar XJ X308 Sedan (1997-2003)

87% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Jaguar XJ X308 is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1997 to 2003. It was available with a range of V8 engines that displaced 3.2 to 4.0 liters.
The X308 Jaguar XJ is exceptionally beautiful. Compared to the X300 that preceded it and the X350 that followed, the X308 had a unique blend of elegance and sportiness that no other full-size sedan, not even the mighty BMW E38, could match.
For this vehicle, Jaguar equipped three versions of its AJ-V8 engine, one 3.2L and two 4.0L. The most impressive was the supercharged 4.0L XJR, which, when it came on the market, had no rivals from Mercedes or BMW.
The NA models used ZF 5HP24 5-speed automatic transmission, while the XJR used Mercedes 5G-Tronic. The former has a weak clutch A drum that led to frequent failures, while the latter has proven to be one of the best automatic transmissions to have come out of Germany.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the XJ X308 comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners. This provides the good cornering performance and durability, though multi-link tends to be more tunable.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Best-in-class styling
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Great fit and finish
  • Wonderful Supercharged V8 engine
Cons
  • Engine not the most reliable

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Specifications

XJ8 3.2XJ8 4.0XJ8 4.0 Sovereign (LWB)XJR

Capacity

Cargo Capacity430 L / 15.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft410 L / 14.5 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity81.0 L / 21.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload480 kg / 1058 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs415 kg / 915 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/60 R16 98W235/50 R17235/50 R16255/40 R18

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1345 mm / 53.0 in1345 mm / 53.0 in1333 mm / 52.5 in1345 mm / 53.0 in
Size | Length5023 mm / 197.8 in5023 mm / 197.8 in5149 mm / 202.7 in5023 mm / 197.8 in
Size | Width1799 mm / 70.8 in
Track Width | Front1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Track Width | Rear1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Weight1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs1730.0 kg / 3814.0 lbs1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs
Wheelbase2870 mm / 113.0 in2870 mm / 113.0 in2995 mm / 117.9 in2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec7.3 sec7.3 sec5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.1 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec5.3 sec
Fuel Economy12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.2 L/100km / 13.7 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)17.2 L/100km / 13.7 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (combined) | 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineAJAJ26, AJ27AJ26, AJ27AJ26S, AJ27S
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.7:110.7:18.9:1
Engine | Displacement3.2 L / 198.2 cu-in / 3248.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
Engine | Power237.0 hp / 176.7 kW @ 6350 rpm284.0 hp / 211.8 kW @ 6100 rpm284.0 hp / 211.8 kW @ 6100 rpm363.0 hp / 270.7 kW @ 6150 rpm
Engine | Specific Output73.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke70.0 mm / 2.8 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 4350 rpm375 Nm / 276.6 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm375 Nm / 276.6 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm505 Nm / 372.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1997 ~ 2003

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