(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Vixen S3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Vixen | 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 | 3683 mm / 145.0 in / 145.0 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Height | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 787 kg / 1735 lb / 1735 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.6 mm / 3.06 in / 3.06 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1599 cm3 / 97.6 cu in / 97.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 399.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.394 cu in/cylinder / 24.394 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 64.1 kW / 87.2 hp / 87.2 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 125.0 Nm / 92.2 lbft / 92.2 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 63.3 kW / 86.1 bhp / 86.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 53.8 kW/l / 1.199 bhp/cu in / 1.199 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 78.17 Nm/l / 0.684 lbft/cu in / 0.684 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 | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 183 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 109.28 kW/ton / 148.58 bhp/ton / 148.58 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 | 3.50 | Turning circle | 8.20 m / 26.90 ft / 26.90 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.W. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR Vixen S3
