(1971 model)
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2500 M | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | TVR | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3912 mm / 154.0 in / 154.0 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1032 kg / 2275 lb / 2275 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1367 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Track rear | 1367 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Triumph | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 74.7 mm / 2.94 in / 2.94 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.79 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 2498 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 416.33 cm3/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 79.0 kW / 107.4 hp / 107.4 hp at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 159.0 Nm / 117.3 lbft / 117.3 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 78.0 kW / 106.1 bhp / 106.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 42.4 kW/l / 0.945 bhp/cu in / 0.945 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 63.65 Nm/l / 0.557 lbft/cu in / 0.557 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 102.71 kW/ton / 139.65 bhp/ton / 139.65 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.90 | Turning circle | 10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR 2500 M
