Jaguar XJ8 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2007 Jaguar XJ8, the latest model year on record, is 204.3″ long, 71.7″ wide and 57.5″ tall on a 122.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,805 lb. At 17 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jaguar XJ8 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2003, when the new car was 2.8″ shorter than the 1998–2002 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2004: 232 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Jaguar XJ8 dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1998–2002	200.4″	70.9″	53.1″	115.7″	4,023 lb
2003	197.6″	70.9″	52.8″	113″	3,997 lb
2004–2007	200.4″	71.7″	57.1″	119.3″	3,765 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

XJ8 year by year

FIG.02·Jaguar XJ8 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2007	204.3″	71.7″	122.4″	3,805 lb	3
2006	203.5″	71.7″	121.7″	3,840 lb	4
2005	203.1″	71.7″	121.7″	3,893 lb	4
2004	200.4″	71.7″	119.3″	3,765 lb	1
2003	197.6″	70.9″	113″	3,997 lb	1
2002	201.2″	70.9″	116.5″	4,043 lb	3
2001	201.2″	70.9″	116.5″	4,012 lb	3
2000	201.2″	70.9″	116.5″	4,012 lb	3
1999	201.2″	70.9″	116.5″	8,744 lb	3
1998	200.4″	70.9″	115.7″	4,023 lb	2

ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

XJ8 on the used market

In 62 XJ8 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1998–2002 car is the most common: 31 of them (50%), at an average asking price of $5,738.

FIG.05·Jaguar XJ8 generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2004–2007	21	34%	$7,523	106,403 mi
1998–2002	31	50%	$5,738	174,968 mi
Other years	8	13%	$12,097	96,765 mi

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a XJ8 fit

FIG.02·Jaguar XJ8 — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	17 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	17 ft	Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 559 cars within 10″ of its length, the XJ8 is narrower than 84% and has a longer wheelbase than 81%.

FIG.03·Jaguar XJ8 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 559 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	71.7″	75.2″	−3.5″
Wheelbase	122.4″	117.7″	+4.7″
Curb weight	3,805 lb	4,381 lb	−576 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 XJ8 bigger than the 2006?

Yes: the 2007 model is 0.8″ longer.

How much does a used XJ8 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,738 for the 1998–2002 car to $7,523 for the 2004–2007 one, across 62 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 XJ8 model years, 1998 to 2007. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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