1971 TVR 2500 M specifications

1971 TVR 2500 M data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Length 3912 mm 154 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1032 kg 2275 lb
Weight distribution 53% front
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2498 cc
(152.437 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.7 × 95 mm
2.94 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 107 PS (106 bhp) (79 kW)
at 4900 rpm
maximum torque 159 Nm (117 ft·lb) (16.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 31.6 kW/litre
43 ps/litre
42.4 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.65 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 Ze-St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 799.9 kPa (116 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.06 kg/kW
21.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.900
Turning circle 10.90 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2781 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID53075
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 TVR 2500 M added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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