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Jensen SP Automatic

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 109.70 mm × 95.30 mm 4.32 in × 3.75 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 7.2 litre 7206 cc (439.737 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system 3 Ho carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.90 s
0-60 mph 7.60 s
0-100 mph 18.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.60 s
Standing km 28.50 s
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 215.93 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 969.6 kPa (140.6 psi)
Specific torque 77.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5200 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 900.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2667 mm
wheelbase 105 in
Length (milimeters) 4775 mm
Length (inches) 188 in
Width (milimeters) 1753 mm
Width (inches) 69 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1783 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3931 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 90.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres Pirelli GR 70 VR 15
Wheels 6.5JK x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.88

General information

RAC rating 59.7
Number made 232
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 Jensen SP Automatic PDF Manual
SP Automatic picture
Designer Touring
Year 1971

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