General information
BrandTVR
Model 450
Generation 450
Modification (Engine) 4.4 (323 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1989 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/h4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 3.5 kg/Hp, 285.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.7 kg/Nm, 372.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 323 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 72.7 Hp/l
Torque 421 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 310.51 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4441 cm3 271.01 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 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 1130 kg 2491.22 lbs.
Max. weight 1415 kg 3119.54 lbs.
Max load 285 kg 628.32 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 R16; 245/45 R16
Wheel rims size9J x 16