1998 Jaguar XJ

1998 Jaguar XJ Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$54,750 - $67,400

Original MSRP:
$47,830 - $58,880

1998 Jaguar XJ Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V138
Number of Units Affected 189
Summary On certain passenger cars, fine cracks in one or more of the gear teeth in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox, can result in breakage of the gear teeth. This can cause the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 mph.
Remedy Dealers will replace the automatic transmission gear box. Owner notification was expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
Dates of Manufacture August 1998 - March 1999
Manufacturer Recall Number R478

1998 Jaguar XJ Models & Prices

1998 Jaguar XJ BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn $54,750 $47,830 $779 / Month*
4dr Sdn Lengthened Wheelbase $59,750 $52,198 $851 / Month*
4dr Sdn Supercharged $67,400 $58,880 $959 / Month*

1998 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Vanden Plas $63,800 $55,736 $908 / Month*

1998 Jaguar XJ Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE Vanden Plas
City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)  
City 17/hwy 24 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
BASE Vanden Plas
6-position intermittent windshield wipers
Chrome "leaper" hood ornament
Forward hinged hood
Front/rear fog lamps
One-touch pwr tilt/slide sunroof
Pwr adjustable heated door mirrors
Wraparound bumpers
INTERIOR Features
BASE Vanden Plas
240-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system w/compact disc autochanger  
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  
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Front passenger seat pwr adjustment from rear  
Heated front seats  
Heated rear window
Inlaid burl walnut trim  
Integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener
Lambswool footwell rugs  
Multi-adjustable pwr front bucket seats w/lumbar support
Outside temp indicator
Premium audio system
Premium Autolux leather interior w/walnut picnic trays/gearshift knob  
Pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature, audio/speed controls  
Pwr tilt/telescopic wood/leather steering wheel w/auto tilt-away feature, audio/speed controls
Pwr windows
Rear seat cigar lighter  
Speed control
Stained Birds-Eye maple trim/gearshift knob  
Sunglass storage compartment
Trip computer
Vehicle security system w/remote entry, engine immobilizer
Walnut trim
MECHANICAL Features
BASE Vanden Plas
113" (regular) wheelbase  
118" (long) wheelbase
16" x 7.0" alloy wheels
18" x 8.0" alloy wheels  
21.4 gallon fuel tank
3.06 axle ratio
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/yaw control
4.0L (244) DOHC SPFI 32-valve aluminum alloy V8 engine
4.0L (244) DOHC SPFI 32-valve supercharged & intercooled aluminum alloy V8 engine  
Automatic stability control-inc: engine intervention, shutoff switch
Automatic stability/traction control-inc: engine/brake intervention, shutoff switch  
Electronic 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & sport shift modes
Electronic ignition system
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
P225/60ZR16 SBR tires
P255/40ZR18 SBR tires  
Rear wheel drive
Speed-sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering
Sport-tuned shocks/springs  
Unibody construction
Vacuum-assisted pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/fluid loss warning sensor
SAFETY Features
BASE Vanden Plas
3-point rear center seat belt
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Automatic stability control
Child seat safety belt locking feature
Driver & front passenger front air bags
Driver & front passenger side air bags
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts
Traction control  

1998 Jaguar XJ Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE Vanden Plas
ALL WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front/rear seats, traction control w/engine/brake intervention *NET*
COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 6-disc capacity
CONVENIENCE PKG DELETE *Deletes 3-position memory w/personalized remote activation, integrated 4-channel garage door/entry gate opener, electrochromic rearview mirror* *NET*  
HARMAN KARDON PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM W/COMPACT DISC AUTOCHANGER -inc: 240-watts
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
BASE Vanden Plas
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE
FEDERAL EMISSIONS
NOTE Options
BASE Vanden Plas
** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX **
** BASE PRICE INCLUDES $2100 GAS GUZZLER TAX **  
PAINT Options
BASE Vanden Plas
SPECIAL PAINT ORDER
STANDARD PAINT

1998 Jaguar XJ Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE Vanden Plas
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 1.1 12.1 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 0.8 12.1 x 0.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE Vanden Plas
Trunk Volume (ft) 12.7 12.7
Engine
BASE Vanden Plas
Displacement 4.0L/244 4.0L/244
Engine Type Gas V8 Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6100 290 @ 6100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 4250 290 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
BASE Vanden Plas
Height, Overall (in) 52.7 53.2
Length, Overall (in) 197.8 202.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.1 5.1
Wheelbase (in) 113.0 117.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.8 70.8
Fuel Tank
BASE Vanden Plas
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.4 21.4
Steering
BASE Vanden Plas
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8 2.8
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 40.7
Suspension
BASE Vanden Plas
Suspension Type - Front Fully Independent Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Fully Independent Fully Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Tires
BASE Vanden Plas
Front Tire Size P225/60ZR16 P225/60ZR16
Rear Tire Size P225/60ZR16 P225/60ZR16
Transmission
BASE Vanden Plas
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 5 5
Vehicle
BASE Vanden Plas
Front Head Room (in) 37.2 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 99.5 111.8
Second Head Room (in) 36.3 37.0
Second Leg Room (in) 34.3 39.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3
Weight Information
BASE Vanden Plas
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3996 4048

1998 Jaguar XJ Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger front air bags
Driver & front passenger side air bags
Height-adjustable upper anchorage for front seat belts
3-point rear center seat belt
Child seat safety belt locking feature
Automatic stability control
Traction control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A