1992 TVR Griffith specifications

1992 TVR Griffith data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Length 3900 mm 153.5 inches
Width 1869 mm 73.6 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1040 kg 2293 lb
Weight distribution 51% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.3 litre
4280 cc
(261.182 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94.04 × 77 mm
3.7 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 284 PS (280 bhp) (209 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 413 Nm (305 ft·lb) (42.1 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 48.8 kW/litre
66.3 ps/litre
65.4 bhp/litre
1.07 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 96.5 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Lu fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1212.6 kPa (175.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 535 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 11.4 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
272.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
200.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
269.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.98 kg/kW
8.32 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.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID13860
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 43.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 TVR Griffith added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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