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1988 3.9 (272 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Brand

TVR

Model

400

Generation

TVR 400

Modification

3.9 (272 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine displacement

3947 cm³ 240.86 cu. In.

Power

272 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

366 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 269.95 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1120 kg 2469.2 lbs

Length

4015 mm 158.07 in

Width

1730 mm 68.11 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8J x 15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg

- Extra urban

10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3947 cm³ 240.86 cu. In.

Power

272 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

366 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 269.95 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in

Piston Stroke

71.1 mm 2.8 in

Compression ratio

9.75

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4015 mm 158.07 in

Width

1730 mm 68.11 in

Height

1205 mm 47.44 in

Wheelbase

2385 mm 93.9 in

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in

Rear (Back) track

1480 mm 58.27 in

Turning diameter

9.6 m 31.5 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Double wishbone

Tire size

- Front

225/50 R15

Wheel rims

8J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1120 kg 2469.2 lbs

Max. weight

1425 kg 3141.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

225 l 7.95 cu ft

- Max. roof load

305 kg 672.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp) is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991