1965 - TVR - Griffith V8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Griffith V8 1965
2. Griffith V8 1965
General Information
Make TVR
Model Griffith V8
Production Year 1965
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2172 mm     (85,5 in)
Front Track 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Rear Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Length 3556 mm     (140 in)
Width 1626 mm     (64 in)
Height 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 864 kg     (1903,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
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 4727 cc     (288,46 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 72,9 mm     (2,87 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,39
Unitary Capacity 590,88 cc/cylinder    (36,06 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 195 HP     (145,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 382 N.m     (281,9 lb.ft ,  39 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 315,6 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 225,7 HP/ton    (168,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 41,3 HP/litre    (30,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,9 s
0 - 60 mph 6,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 20 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 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)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)