TVR Speed Eight 1989 specs
General information
Model: | TVR Speed Eight |
Year: | 1989 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | TVR |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Middle |
Displacement: | 3947 ccm |
Max power: | 228.1 PS (168 kW) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 340 Nm at 3500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 94 x 71.1 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 230 km/h (142.9 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7.3 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.2037 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1120 kg (2469.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4110 mm (161.8 inches) |
Overall width: | 1770 mm (69.7 inches) |
Overall height: | 1220 mm (48 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 61 litres (16.11 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |