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1980 TVR Tasmin

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Build Start: 1980

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1980
Model Variant: Tasmin

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 1050kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 63.6litres
Wheelbase: 2388mm
Track/tread (rear): 1440mm
Width: 1727mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Track/tread (front): 1435mm
Length: 4013mm
Height: 1194mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6
Bore × Stroke: 93 × 68.5mm
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Specific torque(DIN): 78.8 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Capacity: 2.8 litre (2792cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.36
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Specific output(DIN): 42.7 kW/litre58.1 ps/litre, 57.3 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)at 4300 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 8.7s
Standing quarter-mile: 16.4 s, @ 89 mph
Maximum Speed: 209km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.8kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)at 5700 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 6.4s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 23.2s
Standing kilometre: 29.6 s, @ 171 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio: 154.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo K-Jet fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: I.CS.
Turning Circle: 9.50 m
Weight Distribution: 53% front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.700
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 269mm
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 277mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 990.2kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x7
Tyres Rear: Dunlop SP Sport VR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x7
Tyres Front: Dunlop SP Sport 205/60 VR 14

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.37

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 465.33cc
Steering: rack & pinion
RAC rating: 32.2
Number of doors: 3

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