1997 Jaguar XJ
1997 Jaguar XJ Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$54,750 - $67,400
Original MSRP:
$47,818 - $58,881
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
1997 Jaguar XJ Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Jaguar XJ , L, Vanden Plas | N/A |
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1997 Jaguar XJ Models & Prices
1997 Jaguar XJ BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn | $54,750 | $47,818 | $779 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Supercharged | $67,400 | $58,881 | $959 / Month* | |
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1997 Jaguar XJ L
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn L | $59,750 | $52,186 | $850 / Month* | |
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1997 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Vanden Plas | $63,800 | $55,736 | $908 / Month* | |
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1997 Jaguar XJ Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 12/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) *Estimated* | • | ||
| City 17/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 17/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) *Estimated* | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe feature | • | • | • |
| Black-vane grille | • | ||
| Body-color pwr adjustable heated door mirrors | • | • | |
| Chrome "leaping Jaguar" hood ornament | • | • | • |
| Chrome pwr adjustable heated door mirrors | • | ||
| Chrome-trimmed protective body-color body-side moldings | • | ||
| Forward hinged hood | • | • | • |
| Front/rear fog lamps | • | • | • |
| One-touch pwr tilt/slide sunroof | • | • | • |
| Protective body-color body-side moldings | • | • | |
| Wraparound body-color bumpers | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-position memory w/personalized remote activation-inc: door mirrors, driver seat, steering column w/auto tilt-away feature | • | • | • |
| Automatic climate control air conditioning | • | • | • |
| Carpeted footwell rugs | • | • | |
| Cellular phone pre-wire | • | • | • |
| Central locking doors/trunk/fuel filler door w/remote driver-only unlock, automatic drive-away locking feature | • | • | • |
| Connolly leather-trimmed interior | • | • | |
| Contoured bench rear seat | • | • | • |
| Curb illumination door lamps | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated sun visors w/map lights | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | • | • | • |
| Front passenger seat pwr adjustment from rear | • | ||
| Harman Kardon premium sound system w/compact disc autochanger-inc: 6-disc capacity, 240-watts | • | ||
| Heated front seats | • | ||
| Heated rear window | • | • | • |
| Inlaid burl walnut trim | • | ||
| Integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener | • | • | • |
| Lambswool footwell rugs | • | ||
| Lockable glove box | • | • | • |
| Multi-adjustable pwr front seats w/pwr lumbar support | • | • | • |
| Outside temp indicator | • | • | • |
| Premium audio system | • | • | • |
| Premium Autolux leather interior w/walnut picnic trays | • | ||
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature | • | • | |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic wood/leather steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down | • | • | • |
| Rear seat cigar lighter | • | ||
| Remote trunk release | • | • | • |
| Retractable cupholders | • | • | • |
| Speed control | • | • | • |
| Stained Birds-Eye maple trim/gearshift knob | • | ||
| Sunglass storage compartment | • | • | • |
| Trip computer | • | • | • |
| Vehicle security system w/remote entry | • | • | • |
| Walnut trim | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113" (regular) wheelbase | • | ||
| 118" (long) wheelbase | • | • | |
| 16" x 7.0" diamond-polished alloy (Dimple style) wheels | • | • | |
| 16" x 7.0" diamond-polished alloy 20-spoke wheels | • | ||
| 17" x 8.0" diamond-polished alloy (Sport style) wheels | • | ||
| 23.1 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • |
| 3.27 axle ratio w/limited slip differential | • | ||
| 3.58 axle ratio | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/yaw control | • | • | • |
| 4.0L (243) DOHC EFI 24-valve aluminum alloy in-line 6-cyl engine | • | • | • |
| 4.0L (243) DOHC EFI 24-valve supercharged & intercooled aluminum alloy in-line 6-cyl engine | • | ||
| 55-amp alternator (1996) | • | • | |
| 92 amp/hr (700-CCA) battery (1996) | • | • | |
| Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes | • | • | • |
| Electronic ignition system | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire w/aluminum alloy wheel | • | • | • |
| Fully independent front suspension w/unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry | • | • | • |
| Fully independent rear suspension w/double wishbones, driveshafts acting as upper links, concentric coil springs/shocks, anti-lift/anti-squat geometry | • | • | • |
| Pirelli P Zero P255/45ZR17 high performance SBR tires | • | ||
| Pirelli P4000E P225/60ZR16 SBR tires | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Sport-tuned suspension | • | ||
| Traction control-inc: engine/brake intervention, shutoff switch | • | ||
| Unibody construction | • | • | • |
| Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor | • | • | • |
NOTE Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point rear center seat belt | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | • | • | • |
| Child seat safety belt locking | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • |
| Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts | • | • | • |
| Traction control | • |
1997 Jaguar XJ Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| ALL WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front/rear seats, traction control w/engine/brake intervention | • | • | • |
| CHROME-PLATED WHEELS | • | • | • |
| COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 6-disc capacity | • | • | • |
| HARMAN KARDON PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM W/COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 240-watts | • | • | • |
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE | • | • | • |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| ** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | • | • | • |
| ** BASE PRICE INCLUDES $2100 GAS GUZZLER TAX ** | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| SPECIAL PAINT ORDER | • | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
REQUIRED CHARGES Options
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| JAGUAR DEALER NATIONAL CO-OP PROGRAM | • | • | • |
| MERCHANDISING PROGRAM | • | • | • |
| REQUIRED ORDERING CHARGES | • | • | • |
1997 Jaguar XJ Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.5 x 1.1 | 11.5 x 1.1 | 11.5 x 1.1 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.6 x 0.78 | 11.6 x 0.78 | 11.6 x 0.78 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
Engine
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Displacement | 4.0L/243 | 4.0L/243 | 4.0L/243 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 | Gas I6 | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 245 @ 4800 | 245 @ 4800 | 245 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 289 @ 4000 | 289 @ 4000 | 289 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 53.1 | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 197.8 | 202.8 | 202.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.0 | 117.9 | 117.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 23.1 | 23.1 | 23.1 |
Steering
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Steering Type | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 |
Suspension
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Fully Independent | Fully Independent | Fully Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Fully Independent | Fully Independent | Fully Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
Tires
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Front Tire Size | P225/60ZR16 | P225/60ZR16 | P225/60ZR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60ZR16 | P225/60ZR16 | P225/60ZR16 |
Transmission
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4-Speed | 4-Speed | 4-Speed |
Vehicle
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.2 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 99.5 | 111.8 | 111.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.3 | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.3 | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
Weight Information
| BASE | L | Vanden Plas | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4080 | 4110 | 4130 |
1997 Jaguar XJ Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system |
| Driver & front passenger air bags |
| Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts |
| 3-point rear center seat belt |
| Child seat safety belt locking |
| Traction control |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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