1972 Jensen Healey specifications

1972 Jensen Healey data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerHugo Poole/William Towns
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2337 mm 92 inches
Track/tread (front) 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Length 4115 mm 162 inches
Width 1605 mm 63.2 inches
Height 1219 mm 48 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 965 kg 2127 lb
Weight distribution 51.5% front
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lotus
Engine code 907
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1973 cc
(120.4 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.2 × 69.3 mm
3.75 × 2.73 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.37
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
176 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
52.9 kW/litre
71.9 ps/litre
71 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
89.2 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 2 De carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1121 kPa (162.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 493.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 24.7 s
Standing quarter-mile 16.2 s
@ 85 mph
Standing kilometre 29.8 s
@ 169 km/h
Maximum speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
147.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.24 kg/kW
15.44 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 10.20 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.TrLi.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185/70 HR 13
Tyres rear 185/70 HR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 1890 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID63602
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Jensen Healey added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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