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Jensen CV8 1998

General information

ModelJensen CV8
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power329.50 PS (242 kW or 325 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque407.00 Nm (41.5 kgf-m or 300.2 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.9:1
Bore x stroke90.2 x 90.0 mm (3.6 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.2636 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1250 kg (2,755.8 pounds)
Overall length4170 mm (164.2 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)
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