1962 - Jensen - CV8 Mk I

Technical Specs of This Model
1. CV8 Mk I 1962
General Information
Make Jensen
Model CV8 Mk I
Production Year 1962
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2667 mm     (105 in)
Front Track 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Rear Track 1445 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4686 mm     (184,5 in)
Width 1715 mm     (67,5 in)
Height 1397 mm     (55 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1517 kg     (3341,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72 litre   (15,8 Imp gal ,  19 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chrysler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5913 cc     (360,83 cu in)
Bore 104,78 mm     (4,13 in)
Stroke 85,73 mm     (3,38 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,22
Unitary Capacity 739,12 cc/cylinder    (45,1 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 305 HP     (227,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 535 N.m     (394,8 lb.ft ,  54,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 452,5 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 201,1 HP/ton    (149,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51,6 HP/litre    (38,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,3 s
0 - 60 mph 8,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 211 km/h   (131,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop R.S. 6.70 x 15
Tyres (rear) Dunlop R.S. 6.70 x 15