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1989 TVR Speed Eight

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Build Start: 1989

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1989
Model Variant: Speed

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2460mm
Track/tread (rear): 1530mm
Width: 1760mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Kerb weight: 1120kg
Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 4100mm
Height: 1210mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 61litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Bore × Stroke: 94 × 71.1mm
Specific output(DIN): 57 bhp/litre0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 86.14 Nm/litre, 1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.79
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Capacity: 3.9 litre (3947cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.32
Compression Ratio: 9.75:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Rover

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Performance

Maximum Speed: 230km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.68kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 228 PS (225 bhp) (168 kW)at 5200 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 340 Nm (251 ft·lb) (34.7 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 7s
Power-to-weight ratio: 203.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Lucas L fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.UW.ARB.
Turning Circle: 9.90 m
Rear suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.67

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1082.5kPa

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 493.38cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 43.8
Number of doors: 2

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