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TVR Tuscan

General information

ModelTVR Tuscan
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving13.5 litres/100 km (17.42 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power395.40 PS (291 kW or 390 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque420.00 Nm (42.8 kgf-m or 309.8 ft.lbs) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke96.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles3.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3365 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4270 litres (1,128 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control.
Brake detailsOptional antiblocking system (ABS). Optional antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1175 kg (2,590.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Overall length4240 mm (166.9 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2290 mm (90.2 inches)
Fuel capacity58.0 litres (15.32 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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