1951 Jowett Jupiter R1 specifications

1951 Jowett Jupiter R1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2362 mm 93 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4343 mm 171 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 686 kg 1512 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jowett
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1486 cc
(90.681 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72.5 × 90 mm
2.85 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.81
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 35.1 kW/litre
47.8 ps/litre
47.1 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.25:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 371.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
103.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.14 kg/kW
21.95 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 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID63778
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1951 Jowett Jupiter R1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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