1980 - TVR - Tasmin

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Tasmin 1980
General Information
Make TVR
Model Tasmin
Production Year 1980
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2388 mm     (94 in)
Front Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4013 mm     (158 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height 1194 mm     (47 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1050 kg     (2312,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %53 / %47
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,37
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2792 cc     (170,38 cu in)
Bore 93 mm     (3,66 in)
Stroke 68,5 mm     (2,7 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,36
Unitary Capacity 465,33 cc/cylinder    (28,4 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9,2 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 220 N.m     (162,4 lb.ft ,  22,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 199,9 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 152,4 HP/ton    (113,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57,3 HP/litre    (42,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,4 s
0 - 60 mph 8,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 23,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,4 s    @ 143 km/h    (89 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 29,6 s    @ 171 km/h    (106 mph)
Top Speed 209 km/h   (129,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,7
Turning Circle Diameter 9,5 m    (31,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 269 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 277 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 14
Wheels (rear) 7 x 14
Tyres (front) Dunlop SP Sport 205/60 VR 14
Tyres (rear) Dunlop SP Sport VR 14