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

1987 TVR S
Carrosserie
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Carrosserie	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Nombre de portes	2
Designer
Dimensions et poids
Empattement	2286	90
Voies AV	1397	55
Voies AR	1397	55
Longueur	3962	156
Largeur	1665	65.6
Hauteur	1220	48
Garde au sol	142	5.6
	1.73
Poids avec pleins	940 kg	2072
Répartition poids AV	51% front
Réservoir à essence	54 litres	11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
Caractéristiques aérodynamique
Coefficient de pénétration
maître-couple
SCx

	naturally aspirated petrol
Constructeur du moteur	Ford
Type moteur
Cylinders	V 6 in 60° vee
Cylindrée	2.8 litre 2792 cc (170.378 cu in)
Alésage × Course	93 × 68.5 mm 3.66 × 2.7 in
Rapport alésage / course	1.36
Distribution	overhead valve (OHV) 2 Soupapes par cylindre 12 Total vannes
Puissance maximale (DIN)	162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) à 6000 tr/mn
Couple maximale (DIN)	220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) à 4300 tr/mn
Specific output (DIN)	42.7 kW/litre 58.1 ps/litre 57.3 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
(DIN)	78.8 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Construction
Lubrification	Carter humide
Taux de compression	9.2:1
Carburant	Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	990.2 kPa (143.6 psi)
Régime maximal
Nombre de paliers de vilebrequin	4
Refroidissement	Water
Cylindrée Unitaire	465.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalyseur	N
Performances
0-80km/h	5.6 s
0-60mph	7.6 s
0-100km/h
0-160km/h	22.8 s
0-400m	15.9 s
0-1000m	29.9 s
Vitesse	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
Consommation
Consommation
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Emissions de CO₂
Emissions de CO₂
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
Châssis
Emplacement de moteur	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Traction	rear wheel drive
Répartition du couple	N/A
Direction
turns lock-to-lock	2.700
Turning circle
Suspension AV	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension AR	I.STA.CS.
Roues AV	7J x 15
Roues AR	7J x 15
Pneumatiques AV	205/60 VR 15
Pneumatiques AR	205/60 VR 15
Freins AV/AR	VeDi/Dr-S
Diamètre des freins AV	239 mm
Diamètre des freins AR	228 mm
Braked area
Transmission	5 speed manual
Rapport de démultiplication supérieure	0.82
Rapport de pont	3.64
Généralités
Carfolio.com ID	32197
Production total
Type mines
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.