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(1989 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4497 cm3 / 274.4 cu in / 274.4 cu in, 238.6 kW / 320.0 hp / 320.0 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 450 SEAC | Issued until | |
| Serie | 450 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | TVR | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4013 mm / 158.0 in / 158.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1043 kg / 2299 lb / 2299 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2413 mm / 95.0 in / 95.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.79 m2 / 19.3 sq ft / 19.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.16 | |
| Fuel supply | Lu fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 4497 cm3 / 274.4 cu in / 274.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 562.13 cm3/cylinder / 34.303 cu in/cylinder / 34.303 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 238.6 kW / 320.0 hp / 320.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 82.2 kW / 110.2 hp / 110.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 53.1 kW/l / 1.166 bhp/cu in / 1.166 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 93.4 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 306.8 kW/ton / 232.5 bhp/ton / 232.5 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR 450 SEAC
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