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1952 Jowett Jupiter Mk IA Convertible Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1952 Jowett Jupiter Mk IA Convertible

Carfolio.com ID63987

bodywork
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Type2S DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2362 mm 93 in
Track front 1321 mm 52 in
rear 1283 mm 50.5 in
Length 4267 mm 168 in
Width 1575 mm 62 in
Height 1422 mm 56 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 860 kg 1896 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 56.10 %
Fuel capacity

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.58 m2
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 72.50 mm × 90.00 mm
2.85 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.5 litre
1486 cc
(90.681 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power 63.4 PS (62.5 bhp) (46.6 kW)
@ 4500 rpm
Specific output 42.1 bhp/litre
0.69 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 114.0 Nm (84 ft·lb) (11.6 kgm)
@ 3000 rpm
bmep 964 kPa (139.8 psi)
Specific torque 76.72 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Jowett
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.81
Unitary capacity 371.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 11.70 s
0-60 mph 16.80 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph -1.00 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 20.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 136 km/h (85 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 72.67 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.TB.
rear LA.TB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.56

general
1952 Jowett Jupiter Mk IA Convertible See all Jowett models
RAC rating 13.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Jowett Jupiter Mk IA Convertible added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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