1996 Jaguar XJ Base Pricing and Spec

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Overview
The 1996 Jaguar XJ Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jaguar XJ is regarded as a Luxury built in Great Britain with prices starting at $141,500 before on-road costs.
This Jaguar XJ is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 183 kW of power (at 4800 rpm) and 392 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 81L fuel tank
The Jaguar XJ measures 1307mm (51.5 inches) in height, 5024mm (197.8 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2870mm (113.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1800kg (3968.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The XJ Base comes standard with 225/60 R16 front tyres and 225/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,024 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,307 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
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Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Courtesy Lights In Footwell: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 3
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 3980
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 91
Engine Stroke: 102
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 81
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.4
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Number Of Functions: 4
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 13
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 18
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 13
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 232
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 144
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 183
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 249
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 392
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim Around Rear Window: yes
Chrome Bright Trim Around Windshield: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Rear: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 410
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 51.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1307
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2870
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 113
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1799
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 197.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5024
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1498
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1500
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.1
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12100
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39.7
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 985
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 923
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1456
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 57.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1456
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 57.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1455
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1549
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 61
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1047
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 871
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 34.3
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Quad
Rear Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights Number Of: 2
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Steel
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Mechanical
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Console
Power Windows Rear Switch Location: Console
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3968
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2220
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4894
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Rds: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Cassette Search Repeat: yes
System Seek Scan: yes
System Seek: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Audio Media Storage Unit
Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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