(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Jensen | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 541R | Issued until | |
| Serie | 541R | 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 | 4470 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1470 kg / 3241 lb / 3241 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) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Track rear | 1305 mm / 51.4 in / 51.4 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| 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 | 7.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 113.3 kW / 154.0 hp / 154.0 hp at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 308.0 Nm / 227.2 lbft / 227.2 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 111.8 kW / 152.0 bhp / 152.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 38.1 kW/l / 0.849 bhp/cu in / 0.849 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 77.19 Nm/l / 0.675 lbft/cu in / 0.675 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 10.60 s / 10.60 s / 10.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.40 kW/ton / 140.58 bhp/ton / 140.58 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 30.20 s / 30.20 s / 30.20 s | 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 | 2.30 | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE.PR. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.40-15 | Tyres rear | 6.40-15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jensen 541R
