Jensen 541 (1955-59)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 87mm x 111mm
Displacement
3993cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
55  lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Three SU
Needles
CZ

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Mark on Flywheel
Intake valve opens

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.012″
Plug gap 0.035″
Ignition timing indication
Mark on Flywheel
Ignition timing
TDC)

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Hydraulic
Brake linings
Hydraulic

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0″ to 116
Camber ½°
Caster angle
King pin angle
6¾°