Jensen 541 - A Brief History

Jensen started production of the 541 in 1954. It used fibreglass bodywork mounted on a steel chassis and was fitted with a six cylinder 4 litre Austin engine. The Jensen 541 was both a fast and luxurious car with the well equipped interior featuring leather seats as standard. From 1956 when the deluxe version was introduced, it featured disc brakes both front and rear - the first British saloon car to achieve this. In 1957 the 541 R was introduced, and in 1960 the 541 S arrived with wider bodywork and revised grill styling. Most of the 541 S models were sold as automatics. Production of the Jensen 541 ended in 1963.

Specifications

Model

541

541 R

541 S

Years Produced

1954 - 1958

1957 - 1960

1960 - 1963

Body Type (all)

2 door fibre glass body on steel chassis

Length

14ft 8in

14ft 8in

14ft 8in

Width

5ft 3in

5ft 3in

5ft 7in

Weight

24cwt

Not known

Not known

Engine

6 cyl inline 3993cc

6 cyl inline 3993cc

6 cyl inline 3993cc

Power

130 bhp

Not known

Not known

Gearbox

4 speed, synchro on 2nd, 3rd and top - optional overdrive or auto 

Driven Wheels

Rear

Rear

Rear

Brakes

Front disc, rear drum

Disc front and rear

Disc front and rear

Front Suspension

Independent coils spring and wishbone

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

Jensen 541R and 541S

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