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Jensen CV8 Mk I

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.78 mm × 85.73 mm 4.13 in × 3.38 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.9 litre 5913 cc (360.833 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.30 s
0-60 mph 8.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 211 km/h (131 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 201.05 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1137 kPa (164.9 psi)
Specific torque 90.48 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.22
Unitary capacity 739.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2667 mm
wheelbase 105 in
Length (milimeters) 4686 mm
Length (inches) 184.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1715 mm
Width (inches) 67.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1517 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3344 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres Dunlop R.S. 6.70 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 54.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Jensen CV8 Mk I PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1962

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