2001→2006 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.

In Detail

type	Series Production Car
production years	2001 – 2006
built at	England
price £	£42,650
engine	Mustang Cobra SVT V8
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
block material	Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Injection
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 & Steel Panels over Steel Monocoque
driven wheels	RWD w/LSD
wheel type	Aluminum Alloy
front tires	225/45ZR-17
rear tires	235/45ZR-17
front brakes	Vented Discs w/2-Pot Calipers
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/Single-Pot Calipers
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	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs
r suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs,
curb 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
top speed	~250.0 kph / 155.3 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.0 seconds