1936 Jensen A specifications

1936 Jensen A data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3200 mm 126 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4877 mm 192 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.52
Kerb weight 1524 kg 3360 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 3.6 litre
3622 cc
(221.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77.79 × 95.25 mm
3.06 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 18.5 kW/litre
25.2 ps/litre
24.8 bhp/litre
0.41 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.3:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 452.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
59.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
59.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.71 kg/kW
37.93 lb/bhp
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.50
general
Carfolio.com ID58223
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Jensen A added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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