1948 - Jensen - Straight 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Straight 8 1948
General Information
Make Jensen
Model Straight 8
Production Year 1948
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3200 mm     (126 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5105 mm     (201 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height
Ground Clearance 216 mm     (8,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,6
Weight 1525 kg     (3359 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 86,4 litre   (19 Imp gal ,  22,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Henry Meadows
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3860 cc     (235,55 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 482,5 cc/cylinder    (29,44 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 9
Compression Ratio 6,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 130 HP     (96,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 215,3 N.m    (4300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 85,2 HP/ton    (63,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,7 HP/litre    (25,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,4 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop 6.50 x 16
Tyres (rear) Dunlop 6.50 x 176