1989 - TVR - Speed Eight

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Speed Eight 1989
General Information
Make TVR
Model Speed Eight
Production Year 1989
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2460 mm     (96,9 in)
Front Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Rear Track 1530 mm     (60,2 in)
Length 4100 mm     (161,4 in)
Width 1760 mm     (69,3 in)
Height 1210 mm     (47,6 in)
Ground Clearance 150 mm     (5,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1120 kg     (2467 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 61 litre   (13,4 Imp gal ,  16,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3947 cc     (240,86 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 71,1 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 493,38 cc/cylinder    (30,11 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,75 : 1
Fuel System Type Lucas L fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 225 HP     (167,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 340 N.m     (250,9 lb.ft ,  34,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 308,1 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 200,9 HP/ton    (149,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57 HP/litre    (42,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 7 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 230 km/h   (142,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,9 m    (32,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.UW.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di
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