| General information |
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| Brand | TVR |
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| Model | Speed Eight |
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| Generation | Speed Eight |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1989 year |
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| End of production | 1993 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| 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) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
230 km/h
142.92 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.6 kg/Hp, 217 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 243 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 61.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
269.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement |
3947 cm3
240.86 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
94 mm
3.7 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
71.1 mm
2.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| 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, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/50 R15 |
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