Jensen 541
Overview
| Produced: |
1953-1959, 226 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
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Work on the original 541 began in early 1953 and the car appeared at that year's Earls Court show. The show prototype was aluminium but production 541s were built in glassfibre which was light and ideal for the car's rounded form and subtle detail. It covered a new chassis consisting of 5-in (12.7cm) tubes, braced by a blend of steel pressings and cross-members to make a platform. Suspension was modified Austin A70 with a live axle spring on half-elliptic at the back. The the steering a cam-and-roller system was used. There were big drum brakes all round.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3993cc | S6 OHV | Austin Sheerline S6 OHV | 87mm x 111mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112mph | 12.1s | 16mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 4 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * * * - - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3000 | £6500 | £12000 | 26-Oct-06 |
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Magazine Back Issues | |
 Practical Classics July 2005 - Featuring Buyers Guide - Jensen 541 1954-1963
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