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Jensen SV-8 1998

General information

ModelJensen SV-8
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)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power325.00 PS (239 kW or 321 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque440 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke90.2 x 89.9 mm (3.6 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2500 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4210 litres (1,112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (389.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 295 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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