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TVR S

General information

ModelTVR S
Year1987
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power162.20 PS (119 kW or 160 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 68.5 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-50 miles5.9 seconds
0-60 miles7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1802 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length3970 mm (156.3 inches)
Overall width1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall height1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2290 mm (90.2 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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