Jensen CV8 MKII History and Specification
The 1962-1966 Jensen CV-8, a low-production Anglo-American hybrid, was built by the small,
The four-seat, close-coupled coupe body rested on a very strong tubular chassis, with the tubes sealed to act as vacuum reservoirs for the brakes. The styling, which had evolved through several previous models, was marked by a controversial front end with slant-eye quad headlamps flanking a jutting, eggcrate grille. Wheel openings were accented with sharp horizontal creases above, and the gently curved tail had three small circular lights.
Power was supplied by contemporary Chrysler wedgehead V-8s, initially 361 cid, then 383. The Mark I became the Mark II in 1963, followed by the Mark III in 1965. More aerodynamic than it looked, the CV8 could reach 130 mph, and was fairly quick from standstill. Almost all examples had right-hand drive, and few were sold in the
The CV8 was expensive when new, mostly a function of Jensen's small production capacity and semi-handbuilt construction methods.
Pluses of the 1962-1966 Jensen CV8:
Torquey, reliable Chrysler power
Rot-free fiberglass body
Very low production
Mechanical parts plentiful yet
Low cost high performance
Minuses of the 1962-1966 Jensen CV8:
Love-it-or-leave-it styling
Burly handling
Fuel thirst
Modest rear-seat accommodation
Body parts becoming scarce
Prices have bombed since early 1990s
Production of the 1962-1966 Jensen CV8:
Mark I/II: 314
Mark III: 182
| General information | |
| Model: | Jensen CV-8 Mk II |
| Year: | 1964 |
| Engine size: | 6286 ccm (383.57 cubic inches) |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
| Transmission: | Automatic, 3-speed |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 6286 ccm (383.57 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Max power: | 334.60 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 576.00 Nm (58.7 kgf-m or 424.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 108.1 x 86.0 mm (4.3 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2099 PS/kg |
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4250 litres (1,123 gallons) |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (456.7 inches) |
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Weight: | 1594 kg (3,514.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4690 mm (184.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1720 mm (67.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm (105.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 72.0 litres (19.02 gallons) |
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