Remember Homer Simpson makes stuff up to post on Wikipedia. My son and I just measured our 4 door XJs, 1987 & 1995. They both measure 162.75". My Laredo has bumper guards that add 2 1/2" to each end, which makes it 167.75" Bumper guards came on upper trim level XJs 1984 through 1996. It's not the year, it's the trim level that makes a difference 84/96. I'm sure tbburg is correct about the 97/01 being different because of the bumpers. And yes, we do know how to use a tape measure.:eyes: