(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Jensen | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S-V8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | S-V8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jensen | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4163 mm / 163.9 in / 163.9 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1757 mm / 69.2 in / 69.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1278 mm / 50.3 in / 50.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1250 kg / 2756 lb / 2756 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Track rear | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block & head | Bore | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 575.13 cm3/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 242.4 kW / 329.6 hp / 329.6 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 407.0 Nm / 300.2 lbft / 300.2 lbft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 239.0 kW / 324.9 bhp / 324.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.6 kW/l / 1.573 bhp/cu in / 1.573 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 88.46 Nm/l / 0.774 lbft/cu in / 0.774 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 260.00 kW/ton / 353.50 bhp/ton / 353.50 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.82 | Turning circle | 9.90 m / 32.48 ft / 32.48 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | Continental ContiSport Contact 225/45 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | Continental ContiSport Contact 245/45 ZR 17 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jensen S-V8
