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Jensen Straight 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 3.9 litre 3860 cc (235.552 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW) @ 4300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 85.25 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 9
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 482.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3200 mm
wheelbase 126 in
Length (milimeters) 5105 mm
Length (inches) 201 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.6
Ground clearance (milimeters) 216 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1525 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3362 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 86.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres Dunlop 6.50 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.40

General information

RAC rating 35.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1948 Jensen Straight 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1948

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