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1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)

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

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Brand

TVR

Modification

Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1989

End of production

1993

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

61 l 16.11 US gal
13.42 UK gal

Engine displacement

3947 cm³ 240.86 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5300 rpm)

Torque

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

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1120 kg 2469.2 lbs

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

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

230 km/h 143 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3947 cm³ 240.86 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5300 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

10.5

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in

Height

1210 mm 47.64 in

Wheelbase

2460 mm 96.85 in

Front track

1500 mm 59.06 in

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm 60.24 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/50 R15

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

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