1983 TVR 350i

The TVR 350i is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 3.5 litres. For this model it provides power and torque figures of 197 bhp (200 PS/147 kW) at 5280 rpm and 298 Nm (220 lbft/30.4 kgm) respectively. This power is supplied to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 1163 kg. The TVR 350i is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 246 km/h, or 153 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4013 mm
Weight
1163 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
200 PS / 197 bhp / 147 kW @ 5280 rpm
Torque
298 Nm / 220 ft.lb / 30.4 kgm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6 s
Top speed
246 km/h / 153 mph

1983 TVR 350i specifications

1983 TVR 350i data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2388 mm	94 inches
Track/tread (front)	1435 mm	56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Length	4013 mm	158 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1207 mm	47.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1163 kg	2564 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover/Buick
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.9 × 71.12 mm 3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.25
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW) at 5280 rpm
maximum torque	298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm)
Specific output	41.6 kW/litre 56.6 ps/litre 55.8 bhp/litre 0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	84.37 Nm/litre 1.02 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.7:1
Fuel system	Bo L-Jet fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1060.2 kPa (153.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	441.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	15.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	246 km/h (153 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 171.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 126.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 169.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.92 kg/kW 13.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.79
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	29161
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	39.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1983 TVR 350i added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.