(1948 model)
| Marque (make) | Jensen | Issued from | 1948 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Straight 8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Straight | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jensen | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5105 mm / 201.0 in / 201.0 in | Ground clearance | 216 mm / 8.5 in / 8.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1525 kg / 3362 lb / 3362 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm / 126.0 in / 126.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 86 l / 19.0 UK gal / 22.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Henry Meadows Ltd | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 9 | Engine displacement | 3860 cm3 / 235.6 cu in / 235.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 482.50 cm3/cylinder / 29.444 cu in/cylinder / 29.444 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 95.6 kW / 130.0 bhp / 130.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 33.7 kW/l / 0.751 bhp/cu in / 0.751 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.40 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 85.25 kW/ton / 115.91 bhp/ton / 115.91 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 9.80 m / 32.15 ft / 32.15 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop 6.50 x 16 | Tyres rear | Dunlop 6.50 x 176 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jensen Straight 8
