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1960 TVR Grantura

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Build Start: 1960

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General

Build Start: 1960
Model Variant: Grantura

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2134mm
Track/tread (rear): 1321mm
Width: 1626mm
Ground clearance: 127mm
Kerb weight: 700kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 39.8litres
Track/tread (front): 1321mm
Length: 3505mm
Height: 1219mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.70
Engine Manufacturer: Coventry-Climax
Capacity: 1.2 litre (1216cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Specific output: 50.9 kW/litre69.2 ps/litre, 68.3 1.12bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76.2 × 66.65mm
Specific torque: 83.88Nm/litre
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

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Performance

Maximum Power Output: 84 @ 6300 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 10.8s
Maximum Speed: 162km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.31kg/kW
Maximum Torque: 102 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.2s
Standing quarter-mile: 18.3 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 120.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension: I.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.64
Weight Distribution: 51.8% front

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr Hydraulic
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1054.1kPa
Braked area: 1850 cm2

Other

Unitary Capacity: 304cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 14.4
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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