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1988 Jaguar XJ Sovereign
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Variant
Sovereign
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
XJ40
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sovereign
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
203 hp
Power (kW)
149 kW
Torque
302 Nm (223 lb-ft)
Top speed
219 km/h
(136 mph)
0–60 mph
7.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.3 seconds
Displacement
3,590 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,988 mm
(196.4 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,870 mm
(113.0 in)
Curb weight
1,770 kg
(3,902 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
91 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
89 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.8 – 11.9 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,498 mm
(59.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.4 m
Weight
Gross Weight
2,190 kg
(4,828 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 kg
(926 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
House Colour
Silver
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
73.8
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Oil Pressure
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Manual
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Number of Vents, Rear
2 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back
Back Pocket
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
430 litres
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Driver
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Accessories
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Optional
Passenger: -
Rear: -
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes
Passenger: -
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
XJ
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
XJ Sovereign
1982–1995
XJ Sovereign Sedan Generations
2 of 2
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XJ40
1987–1995
Year
1988
Powertrain
Sovereign
Horsepower
203 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Gasoline