1960 TVR Grantura specifications

1960 TVR Grantura data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
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 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 700 kg 1543 lb
Weight distribution 51.8% front
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 Coventry-Climax
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1216 cc
(74.205 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 66.65 mm
3 × 2.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque 102 Nm (75 ft·lb) (10.4 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output 50.9 kW/litre
69.2 ps/litre
68.3 bhp/litre
1.12 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 83.88 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1054.1 kPa (152.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 304 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 162 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
120.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
118.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.31 kg/kW
18.89 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr Hydraulic
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1850 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID55550
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 TVR Grantura added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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