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Jensen CV8 Mk I Specs

(1962 - ) Years Technical Specifications

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With a maximum top speed of 131 mph (211 km/h), a curb weight of 3344 lbs (1517 kgs), the CV8 Mk I has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 309 PS (305 bhp - 227 kW) at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 535.0 Nm (394 lb.ft) at 4800 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the CV8 has Coil springs. front suspension and Semi-elliptic leaf springs. De Dion axle. rear suspension. For stopping power, the CV8 Mk I braking system includes Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The CV8 model is a CoupÃ© car manufactured by Jensen, with 2 doors and - seats, sold new from year 1962.

Jensen CV8 Mk I Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Carter carb

Coolant :	Water

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	5913 cm3 or 360.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	104.78 x 85.73 mm 4.09 x 3.35 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9.00

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	309 PS or 305 bhp or 227 kW @ 4800 rpm

Maximum torque :	535.0 Nm or 394 lb.ft @ 4800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: - 2nd Gear Ratio: - 3rd Gear Ratio: - Reverse Gear Ratio: - Final Drive Ratio: 3.07


Jensen CV8 Mk I Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	- L/100km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	72 L 15.8 UK gallons 19 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	- g/Km

Jensen CV8 Mk I Performance

Top Speed :	211 km/h or 131 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :	8.40 s

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s

Jensen CV8 Mk I Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2

Wheelbase :	266.7 cm or 105 inches

Length :	468.6 cm or 184.49 inches

Width :	171.5 cm or 67.52 inches

Height :	139.7 cm or 55 inches

Front Axle :	1420 cm or 559.06 inches

Rear Axle :	1445 cm or 568.9 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Curb Weight :	1517 kg OR 3344 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	5 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	- L

Steering :	Rack and pinion. -

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Semi-elliptic leaf springs. De Dion axle.