Jensen PW explained

Jensen PW
Manufacturer:Jensen Motors
Production:1946–1952
Body Style:Saloon
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine:3.9 L Austin I6
4.0 L Meadows I8
Predecessor:Jensen H-type
Successor:Jensen Interceptor
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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 39931NaN1 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 39931NaN1 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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/562/ Jensen PW
  2. http://www.jensencars.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=17 Jensen Cars - Jensen PW
  3. http://www.classicargarage.com/english/garages/history/jensen-histo.htm Jensen History