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1988 2.9 (170 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

TVR

Model

S

Generation

TVR S

Modification

2.9 (170 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1988

End of production

1996

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

54 l 14.27 US gal
11.88 UK gal

Engine displacement

2933 cm³ 178.98 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

234 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 172.59 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

226 km/h 140 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Length

3958 mm 155.83 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

7J x 15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

226 km/h 140 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2933 cm³ 178.98 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

234 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 172.59 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

93 mm 3.66 in

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

9

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

10.2 l 10.81 US qt
8.97 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3958 mm 155.83 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Height

1223 mm 48.15 in

Wheelbase

2387 mm 93.98 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

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/60 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Max. weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

225 l 7.95 cu ft

- Max. roof load

140 kg 308.6 lbs

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