Jaguar XJ 1997

This generation of Jaguar XJ has been produced from September, 1997 to May, 2003. We can provide information about 3 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Jaguar is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 3.2 to 4.0 litres and power of from 240 to 370 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Jaguar XJ 1997 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.9 to 13.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Jaguar XJ 1997 petrol engine version is Jaguar XJ 4.0, consuming 11.9 litres per 100km.

Jaguar XJ 1997 CO2 emissions are from 284 to 313 grams per kilometer. Jaguar XJ version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Jaguar XJ 4.0, which produces 284 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.6 seconds has Jaguar XJR 4.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Jaguar XJ 3.2 reaching this speed only in 8.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.0 petrol 370 hp version (Jaguar XJR 4.0).

Lenght of Jaguar XJ is 502 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Jaguar XJ is about 20 cm longer than Ford Scorpio sedan, but 1 cm shorter than BMW 7 series. Jaguar XJ gross weight is 1900 kg, which is about 12 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.

This Jaguar is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 7500 €. Users calculated Jaguar XJ 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3700 € cost per year and 0.31 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Jaguar XJ for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Jaguar XJ prices and costs.

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Jaguar XJ prices

Jaguar XJ 1997 - 2003 sedan price in Latvia is from 3000 € to 12500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Jaguar XJ price is very high - Jaguar XJ is more than two times more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1997 - 2003 prices). Jaguar XJ high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Jaguar could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.