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TVR Speed Eight 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
TVR Speed Eight 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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General information

Name

TVR Speed Eight 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Brand

TVR
Model

Speed Eight
Generation

Speed Eight
Year of production

1989

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.9 i V8 (243 Hp)

Power

243 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

230 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
243 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
3947 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
71.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1120 kg

Max weight (kg)

1425 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

61 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

225 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4100 mm

Width (mm)

1760 mm

Height (mm)

1210 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2460 mm

Front track (mm)

1500 mm

Rear track (mm)

1530 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/50 R15

Rear tires size

225/50 R15

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