1960 Jensen 541S specifications

1960 Jensen 541S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1403 mm 55.2 inches
Length 4521 mm 178 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1494 kg 3294 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4 litre
3990 cc
(243.485 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87.3 × 111.1 mm
3.44 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.4:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 665 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension LA.SE.PR.
Wheel size front 15'
Wheel size rear 15'
Tyres front Dunlop R.S. 6.40 x 15
Tyres rear Dunlop R.S. 6.40 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 3284 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID26895
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 Jensen 541S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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