1998 Jensen S-V8
The S-V8 represents a re-emergence of the famous marque in the best traditions of British automotive innovation. The S-V8 is powered by the muscular 4.6 litre Cobra engine, which develops over 325 bhp to give the new roadster a top speed of over 160 mph. The S-V8 stands out for having an exceptionally robust steel integral body shell with aluminium skin panels. Low volume cars of this type normally use the constructional techniques associated with kit cars.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Mustang Cobra SVT V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | Quad Cam / 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 4601 cc / 280.8 in³ |
| bore | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in |
| stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in |
| compression | 9.85:1 |
| power | 246.1 kw / 330 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 71.72 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 253.85 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 433.86 nm / 320.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| body / frame | Aluminum Skin over Steel Shell |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 225/45ZR-17 |
| rear tires | R 245/45ZR-17 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/2-Pot Calipers |
| f brake size | x 315 mm / x 12.4 in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Single-Pot Calipers |
| r brake size | x 312 mm / x 12.3 in |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 19.1 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Dpoubel Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Dpoubel Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| front track | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| rear track | 1461 mm / 57.5 in |
| length | 4163 mm / 163.9 in |
| width | 1757 mm / 69.2 in |
| height | 1278 mm / 50.3 in |
| transmission | Tremec 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | 250.0 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 seconds |
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