Jensen PW
| Jensen PW | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jensen Motors |
| Production | 1946–1952 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.9 L Austin I6 4.0 L Meadows I8 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jensen H-type |
| Successor | Jensen Interceptor |
The Jensen PW is a saloon car built by Jensen Motors from 1946 through 1952. The PW stood for Post-War, as the car was the first model built by Jensen after the Second World War.[1] A convertible model was also built alongside the hardtop saloon.[2]
The first models utilized the Meadows 3,993 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) straight-eight engines. However, issues arising from harsh vibrations while driving eventually led to Jensen engineers to switch first to Nash straight-eights and then to better established 3,993 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) straight-six engines from the Austin Sheerline.[3]
In total, there were less than 20 examples of the PW to leave Jensen's West Bromwich factory.
See also
References
Media related to Jensen PW at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ Jensen PW Archived 24 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine at Motorbase.com
- ^ Jensen Cars - Jensen PW Archived 26 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine at JensenCars.org
- ^ Jensen History Archived 5 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine at The Classic Garage