1988 TVR S2

The S2 is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet motor vehicle with a front located engine, from TVR. Powering the TVR S2 is an overhead valve, 2.9 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) at 6000 rpm and 233 N·m (172 lb·ft/23.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. A 5 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the wheels. It weighs a claimed 987 kg at the kerb. The TVR S2 is said to be able to achieve a top speed of 209 km/h which is 130 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3957 mm
Weight
987 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.9 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
170 PS / 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
233 Nm / 172 ft.lb / 23.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.1 s
Top speed
209 km/h / 130 mph

1988 TVR S2 specifications

1988 TVR S2 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	3957 mm	155.8 inches
Width	1666 mm	65.6 inches
Height	1118 mm	44 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	987 kg	2176 lb
Weight distribution	51% front
fuel tank capacity	54.5 litres	12 [14.4] 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	2.9 litre 2933 cc (178.983 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93 × 72 mm 3.66 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.29
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	233 Nm (172 ft·lb) (23.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	42.7 kW/litre 58.1 ps/litre 57.3 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	79.44 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	998.3 kPa (144.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	488.83 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 15
Wheel size rear	7J x 15
Tyres front	Bridgestone RE71 205/60 VR 15
Tyres rear	Bridgestone RE71 205/60 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter	240 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	13607
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	32.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1988 TVR S2 added before December 1995. Last modified 2023-01-13.