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1998 Jaguar XJ8 L
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1998 Jaguar XJ8 L - First Test
1998 Jaguar XJ8 L - First Test
Article provided by: Motor Trend Magazine
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, sec
0-30 mph
2.5
0-40 mph
3.6
0-50 mph
5.1
0-60 mph
6.7
0-70 mph
8.6
0-80 mph
11.1
0-90 mph
13.9
Standing quarter mile, sec/mph
15.0/94.2
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft
128
Lateral acceleration, g
0.80
Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph
61.4
EPA fuel economy, mpg
17/23
PRICE
Base price
$59,750
Options included
All-weather package ($2000),
Premium sound system ($1800), Destination $580
Price as tested
$64,130
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