Jensen 541r (1959-60)

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 3 SU
Needles
CZ

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing gear
Intake valve opens
10° BTDC at 0.012″ clearance

Ignition

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

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Dunlop Hydraulic Disc
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0° to 116
Camber ½°
Caster angle 1¼° to 1½
King pin angle