1960 TVR Grantura

The TVR Grantura is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. The 1 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that develops 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) of power at 5000 rpm. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The quoted weight at the kerb is 660 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3505 mm
Weight
660 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1960 TVR Grantura specifications

1960 TVR Grantura data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2134 mm	84 inches
Track/tread (front)	1321 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	3505 mm	138 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height	1219 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	660 kg	1455 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	39.8 litres	8.8 [10.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1 litre 997 cc (60.841 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80.96 × 48.41 mm 3.19 × 1.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.67
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	29.2 kW/litre 39.7 ps/litre 39.1 bhp/litre 0.64 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 59.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 44.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 59.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.69 kg/kW 37.91 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	I.TA.TB.
Rear suspension	I.TA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	14190
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 TVR Grantura added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.