Jaguar XJ in version X308 was produced in the years 1997 – 2003. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jaguar XJ (1997-2003):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

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Jaguar XJ X308 – petrol engines:

• V8 3.2

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 08	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC700	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 096	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E13	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the Jaguar XJ X308 with a V8 3.2 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Halfords Essentials HB 096 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 640 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

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Jaguar XJ X308 – petrol engines:

• V8 4.0
• XJR V8 4.0

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For Jaguar XJ X308 with V8 4.0 or XJR V8 4.0 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 71 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB740 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jaguar XJ , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Jaguar XF X250 (2007-2015) battery

Jaguar XJ X300 (1994-1997) battery

Jaguar XJ X350, X358 (2003-2009) battery

Jaguar XJ X351 (2009-2019) battery

Jaguar XJ XJ40 (1986-1994) battery