1989 TVR 400 SE specifications

1989 TVR 400 SE data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2413 mm 95 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4013 mm 158 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1219 mm 48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1150 kg 2535 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer TVR
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4 litre
3998 cc
(243.973 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 51.3 kW/litre
69.7 ps/litre
68.8 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.55 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1150.4 kPa (166.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
242.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 PS/kg
178.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 kW/kg
239.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.61 kg/kW
9.37 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 unknown
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID13805
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 TVR 400 SE added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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