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TVR 390 SE

General information

ModelTVR 390 SE
Year1985
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3905 ccm (238.28 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3905 ccm (238.28 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power278.80 PS (205 kW or 275 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque367 Nm (37.4 kgf-m or 270.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke89.8 x 77.1 mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-50 miles3.9 seconds
0-60 miles4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2519 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (378.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 269 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 277 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1107 kg (2,440.5 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2390 mm (94.1 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)
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