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Jensen H-type

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Jensen H-type
Overview
ManufacturerJensen Motors
Production1938–1945
Body and chassis
Body styleSaloon
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine4.3 L I8
Chronology
PredecessorJensen S-type
SuccessorJensen PW

The Jensen H-type is a saloon car built by Jensen Motors from 1938 until 1945. The car was built on a strengthened Ford chassis and used aluminum for the body panels.[1] The car was sold with a 4,279 cc (4.3 L; 261.1 cu in) OHV straight-eight engine built by Nash. However, there was at least 1 H-type that was fitted with a V12 from the Lincoln Zephyr.[2]

As the car was produced during wartime, the output from the factory in West Bromwich had slowed as raw materials were required in abundance to help the war effort.[3] In total, there were 15 complete examples of the H-type to leave Jensen's factory.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Jensen H 4.25 Litre". motorbase.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Jensen H-Type". JensenCars.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Jensen History". RichardCalver.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.