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... of the matter: The brilliant Lotus Powerplant A modern British sports car as special as the Jensen-Healey demands something much more sophisticated than the usual adapted family saloon powerplant. The Lotus developed 2 litre OHC engine is a perfect choice. Light alloy, with 4 valves per cylinder. Retaining all the mechanical niceties of its racing engine forebears but giving a wide, usable band of power from tickover to a peak of 140 BHP at 6500 RPM. While it can pass present U.S. emissions standards without air pumps or exhaust recirculation, this engine is still capable of producing outstanding acceleration figures. Like 0-60 MPH in 7.8 seconds, and 0-110 MPH in 36 seconds.* The power is transmitted through a four speed, all synchromesh gearbox. And torque characteristics are such that the car will pull solidly and smoothly from under 2000 RPM in any gearunusual flexibility for such exhilerating performance. Add to that a miserly thirst for fuelaround 25 MPG-and you begin to appreciate what a remarkable powerplant the Jensen-Healey has. Assembly to testing: Jensen quality all the way Attention to detail is the key. That's what maintains high standards, and makes the Jensen-Healey a superior sports car. Once the engine and completelytrimmed body have been carefully united, every car is thoroughly road tested. Then, it has to ...