Jensen Straight 8 1948 specs
General information
| Model: | Jensen Straight 8 |
| Year: | 1948 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Jensen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3860 ccm |
| Max power: | 131.8 PS (97 kW) at 4300 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 288 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 85 x 85 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0864 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1525 kg (3362 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5110 mm (201.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3210 mm (126.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 86 litres (22.72 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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