1997 JAGUAR XK8 Latitude X 4x4

Jaguar's first V8 engine under the hood, a 4.0-liter aluminum unit with twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Has the 5-speed automatic transmission, from the German ZF company. In its novel console-mounted "J-gate," a 2-plane shift quadrant permitted manual gear selection when the lever was moved to the left-side slot. Dual front airbags and new antilock disc brakes, along with speed-sensitive power steering. The 17-inch wheels have new tires.The convertible has a fully lined power soft top with glass window and electric defroster. Automatic Stability Control, which throttled back engine power to maintain traction during low-grip conditions, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD player, premium 240-watt Harman-Kardon audio system, Optional Wind deflector included.