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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), 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in, 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Speed Eight | Issued until | |
| Serie | Speed | 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 | 4100 mm / 161.4 in / 161.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1120 kg / 2469 lb / 2469 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm / 96.9 in / 96.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 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 (V8) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Fuel supply | Lucas L fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 493.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 61.9 kW / 83.0 hp / 83.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.5 kW/l / 0.934 bhp/cu in / 0.934 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 86.1 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 200.9 kW/ton / 152.2 bhp/ton / 152.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | 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 | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 9.9 m / 32.5 ft / 32.5 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Upper wishbone, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, 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 Speed Eight
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