The Jensen CV8 Mk I is a 2 door coupé-bodied car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 5.9 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 305 bhp (309 PS/227 kW) at 4800 rpm and 535 N·m (395 lb·ft/54.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox.
With a claimed kerb weight of 1517 kg, the Jensen CV8 Mk I performs the 0-60 mph sprint in 8.4 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 16 seconds.
Its maximum speed claimed is 211 km/h, which is 131 mph.
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