Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
3200 mm 126 in
Length
5105 mm 201 in
Width
1778 mm 70 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.6
Ground clearance
216 mm 8.5 in
Kerb weight
1525 kg 3362 lb
Fuel capacity
86.4 litres 19 UK Gal 22.8 US Gal
Bore
85.00 mm
Cylinders
S-8
Displacement
3.9 litre3860 cc(235.552 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.25:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power
131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW)@ 4300 rpm
Specific output
33.7 bhp/litre0.55 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Henry Meadows Ltd
Main bearings
9
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1
Unitary capacity
482.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
85.25 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
9.80 m
Suspension
front I.CS.
Track: Rear
LA.SE.
Tyres: Front
Dunlop 6.50 x 16
Tyres: Rear
Dunlop 6.50 x 176
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.40
RAC rating
35.8
year
1948
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After 26 years of owning the only Jensen straight 8 DHC, I think it is time to move on and so will be offering H5 for sale.
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