

(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Jensen | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Interceptor Mk III S4 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Interceptor | 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 | Touring | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1814 kg / 3999 lb / 3999 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2667 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.8 % / 51.8 % / 51.8 % |
| Track rear | 1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Fuel capacity | 91 l / 20.0 UK gal / 24.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Chrysler | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 109.7 mm / 4.32 in / 4.32 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.3 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 7206 cm3 / 439.7 cu in / 439.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 900.75 cm3/cylinder / 54.967 cu in/cylinder / 54.967 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 211.8 kW / 288.0 hp / 288.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 515.0 Nm / 379.8 lbft / 379.8 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 208.9 kW / 284.0 bhp / 284.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 39.4 kW/l / 0.878 bhp/cu in / 0.878 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 71.47 Nm/l / 0.625 lbft/cu in / 0.625 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 156.56 kW/ton / 212.86 bhp/ton / 212.86 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 17.60 s / 17.60 s / 17.60 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.40 | Turning circle | 11.60 m / 38.06 ft / 38.06 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.DW.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.SE.PR. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | GR70 x VR15 | Tyres rear | GR70 x VR15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jensen Interceptor Mk III S4