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1987 TVR S

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Build Start: 1987

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1987
Model Variant: S

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2286mm
Track/tread (rear): 1397mm
Width: 1665mm
Ground clearance: 142mm
Kerb weight: 940kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 54litres
Track/tread (front): 1397mm
Length: 3962mm
Height: 1220mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Capacity: 2.8 litre (2792cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.64
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.36
Sump: wet sumped
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6 in 60° vee
Top Gear Ratio: 0.82
Bore × Stroke: 93 × 68.5mm
Specific output(DIN): 57.3 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 78.8 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.6s
Standing quarter-mile: 15.9 s
Maximum Speed: 209km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.88kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)at 6000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)at 4300 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.6s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 22.8s
Standing kilometre: 29.9 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 172.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.700
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Weight Distribution: 51% front

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 990.2kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 239mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x7J
Tyres Front: 205/60 VR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x7J
Tyres Rear: 205/60 VR 14

Other

Unitary Capacity: 465.33cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 32.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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