1972 - TVR - Vixen S3

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Vixen S3 1972
General Information
Make TVR
Model Vixen S3
Production Year 1972
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length 3683 mm     (145 in)
Width 1626 mm     (64 in)
Height 1219 mm     (48 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,61
Weight 787 kg     (1733,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 58 litre   (12,8 Imp gal ,  15,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1599 cc     (97,58 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 77,6 mm     (3,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 399,75 cc/cylinder    (24,39 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 We carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 86 HP     (64,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 125 N.m     (92,2 lb.ft ,  12,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 111,3 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 109,3 HP/ton    (81,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,8 HP/litre    (40,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 183 km/h   (113,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 8,2 m    (26,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.W.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
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Tyres (front)
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