Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Jensen » Jensen 541

Jensen 541R

General information

ModelJensen 541R
Year1957
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3990 ccm (243.47 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3990 ccm (243.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power154.8 PS (114 kW or 153 HP) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Max torque308.00 Nm (31.4 kgf-m or 227.2 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression7.6:1
Bore x stroke87.3 x 111.1 mm (3.4 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)
0-50 miles7.6 seconds
0-60 miles10.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1055 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)
Light a Candle