Most early post-war British cars were
dreary "warmed-up" leftovers from 1939, many hastily re-entering
production to earn their makers urgently needed foreign currency. One
exception was the Jowett Javelin, first shown by the Bradford based
company in 1947.
The Javelin combined modern aerodynamic
styling, torsion-bar suspension and rack and pinion steering, making it a
good car to drive, almost in the "sports saloon" class. Hydraulic brakes
arrived in 1952 and the car continued to sell well throughout the world.
Production continued until 1953.
|
Wheelbase |
2590 mm |
102
in |
|
|
Length |
4267 mm |
168 in |
|
|
Width |
1549 mm |
61 in |
|
|
Kerb weight |
1003 kg |
2211 lb |
|
|
Type |
S-4
|
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
|
Bore × stroke |
72.50mm × 90.00mm |
|
2.85 in × 3.54 in |
|
Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.81 |
|
Displacement |
1486 cc
(90.681 cu in) |
|
Unitary capacity |
371.5 cc/cylinder |
|
Compression ratio |
7.10:1 |
|
Fuel system |
2 Ze carbs |
|
Aspiration |
Normal |
|
Max. output |
50.7 PS (50.0 bhp) (37.3
kW)
@4100 rpm |
|
Coolant |
Water |
|
Specific output |
33.6 bhp/litre |
|
0.55 bhp/cu in |
|
0-50mph (80 km/h) |
13.40s |
|
0-Quarter-mile |
21.90s |
|
Top speed |
124 km/h |
|
Power-to-weight |
49.85 bhp/ton |
|
chassis |
|
Engine location |
Front |
|
Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
|
Suspension |
Front |
I.TB. |
|
Rear |
LA.TB. |
|
Brake ∅ F/R |
/ mm |
|
Transmission |
4M |
|
Drive |
RWD |
|
Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
|
Final drive ratio |
4.87 |
|
|
|
