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| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(1985 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3905 cm3 / 238.3 cu in / 238.3 cu in, 205.1 kW / 275.0 hp / 275.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 366.0 N·m / 269.9 lb·ft / 269.9 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 232 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 390 SE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 390 | 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 | 1107 kg / 2441 lb / 2441 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1205 mm / 47.4 in / 47.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.5 UK gal / 16.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.77 m2 / 19.0 sq ft / 19.0 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 | TVR | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 89.8 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.1 mm / 3.04 in / 3.04 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.16 | |
| Fuel supply | Lu L-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3905 cm3 / 238.3 cu in / 238.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 488.13 cm3/cylinder / 29.788 cu in/cylinder / 29.788 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 205.1 kW / 275.0 hp / 275.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 366.0 N·m / 269.9 lb·ft / 269.9 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 83.4 kW / 111.9 hp / 111.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.5 kW/l / 1.154 bhp/cu in / 1.154 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 93.7 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 | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 3.90 s / 3.90 s / 3.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 232 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 248.4 kW/ton / 188.2 bhp/ton / 188.2 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 12.70 s / 12.70 s / 12.70 s | 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 | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.7 | Turning circle | 9.6 m / 31.5 ft / 31.5 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 7.0 x 15 | Wheels rear | 7.0 x 15 |
| Tyres front | Michelin TRX 225/50 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Michelin TRX 225/50 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 269 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 277 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR 390 SE
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