1997 Jaguar XK8: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

4 builds left the factory as a 1997 XK8, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 662 vehicles built
  • 21 for sale right now

Which XK8 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your XK8

What actually differs

Trim not recorded SAJGX274-V Trim not recorded SAJGX574-V
Body Convertible Coupe
For sale right now 18 3
Vehicles built 566 90
Same on every 1997 XK8
  • Engine 4L 6-cyl
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 2-door
  • Typical price today $8,900
Price trend

Median up $200 over the last 3 months.

1997 XK8 price history →

What SAJGX274-V means

SAJ GX274 · V
SAJ
the World Manufacturer Identifier Jaguar registered — the manufacturer and plant group
GX274
together encode the XK8 line — Convertible, 4L 6cyl — as Jaguar filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
V
in position 10 — model year 1997
9, 11–17
vehicle-specific fields: check digit, plant code and production sequence
Real VINs from this run SAJGX274 8VC012550
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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