(1953 model)
| Marque (make) | Jensen | Issued from | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 541 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 541 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jensen | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4521 mm / 178.0 in / 178.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1372 kg / 3025 lb / 3025 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2667 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1318 mm / 51.9 in / 51.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.3 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 111.1 mm / 4.37 in / 4.37 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.79 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3990 cm3 / 243.5 cu in / 243.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 665.00 cm3/cylinder / 40.581 cu in/cylinder / 40.581 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 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 | 32.6 kW/l / 0.726 bhp/cu in / 0.726 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 | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.75 kW/ton / 128.82 bhp/ton / 128.82 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE.PR. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | 2T servo-assisted | Brakes rear | LT,G hydraulic servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jensen 541
