1998 Jensen CV8

This car has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 4.6 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder powerplant, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 325 bhp (330 PS/242 kW) at 5800 rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft/41.5 kgm) at 4800 rpm respectively. This power is supplied to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 1250 kg at the kerb. Maximum stated speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4163 mm
Weight
1250 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
330 PS / 325 bhp / 242 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
407 Nm / 300 ft.lb / 41.5 kgm @ 4800 rpm
Top speed
249 km/h / 155 mph

1998 Jensen CV8 specifications

1998 Jensen CV8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Length	4163 mm	163.9 inches
Width	1757 mm	69.2 inches
Height	1278 mm	50.3 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1250 kg	2756 lb
Weight distribution	52% front
fuel tank capacity	75 litres	16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	4.6 litre 4601 cc (280.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90.2 × 90 mm 3.55 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	407 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm) at 4800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	52.7 kW/litre 71.6 ps/litre 70.6 bhp/litre 1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	88.46 Nm/litre 1.07 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.85:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1111.6 kPa (161.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	575.13 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 263.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 PS/kg 193.88 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.19 kW/kg 260 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 bhp/kg 0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 5.16 kg/kW 8.62 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.820
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	8415
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	40.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1998 Jensen CV8 added 1999-02-08. Last modified 2013-02-28.