General information
BrandTVR
Model 400
Generation 400
Modification (Engine) 3.9 (272 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg17.66 UK mpg6.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.2 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h 136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.1 kg/Hp, 242.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 272 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 68.9 Hp/l
Torque 366 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 269.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3947 cm3 240.86 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 71.1 mm 2.8 in.
Compression ratio 9.75
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1120 kg 2469.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1425 kg 3141.59 lbs.
Max load 305 kg 672.41 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 225 l 7.95 cu. ft.
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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.6 m 31.5 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 225/50 R15
Wheel rims size8J x 15