1987 TVR S

The S is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet car with a front mounted engine, sold by TVR. Its 2.8 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 6 cylinder that has an output of 160 bhp (162 PS/119 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb·ft/22.4 kgm) at 4300 rpm. Power is delivered to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 940 kg. The TVR S is said to be able to attain a top speed of 209 km/h, or 130 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3962 mm
Weight
940 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
162 PS / 160 bhp / 119 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
220 Nm / 162 ft.lb / 22.4 kgm @ 4300 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.6 s
Top speed
209 km/h / 130 mph

1987 TVR S specifications

1987 TVR S data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2286 mm	90 inches
Track/tread (front)	1397 mm	55 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1397 mm	55 inches
Length	3962 mm	156 inches
Width	1665 mm	65.6 inches
Height	1220 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance	142 mm	5.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	940 kg	2072 lb
Weight distribution	51% front
fuel tank capacity	54 litres	11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity	2.8 litre 2792 cc (170.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93 × 68.5 mm 3.66 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.36
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) at 4300 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	42.7 kW/litre 58.1 ps/litre 57.3 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	78.8 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.2:1
Fuel system	Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	990.2 kPa (143.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	465.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	22.8 s
Standing quarter-mile	15.9 s
Standing kilometre	29.9 s
Maximum speed	209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 172.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 126.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 170.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.88 kg/kW 13.16 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.700
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front	7J x 15
Wheel size rear	7J x 15
Tyres front	205/60 VR 15
Tyres rear	205/60 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter	239 mm
Rear brake diameter	228 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.82
Final drive ratio	3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID	32197
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	32.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1987 TVR S added before December 1995. Last modified 2023-01-13.