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Jowett Jupiter Mk IA Convertible

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 72.50 mm × 90.00 mm 2.85 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1486 cc (90.681 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power 63.4 PS (62.5 bhp) (46.6 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph 11.70 s
0-60 mph 16.80 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 136 km/h (85 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 72.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 114.0 Nm (84 ft·lb) (11.6 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 964 kPa (139.8 psi)
Specific torque 76.72 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.81
Unitary capacity 371.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2362 mm
wheelbase 93 in
Length (milimeters) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 860 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1896 lb
Weight distribuiton 56.10 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.58 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.56

General information

RAC rating 13.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1952

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