1997 TVR Speed 12 specifications

1997 TVR Speed 12 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2642 mm 104 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 2030 mm 79.9 inches
Height 1160 mm 45.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1000 kg 2205 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer TVR
Engine code
Cylinders V 12
Capacity 7.7 litre
7730 cc
(471.714 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 89 mm
3.78 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
48 valves in total
maximum power output 811 PS (800 bhp) (597 kW)
at 8250 rpm
maximum torque 881 Nm (650 ft·lb) (89.8 kgm)
at 5750 rpm
Specific output 77.2 kW/litre
104.9 ps/litre
103.5 bhp/litre
1.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 113.97 Nm/litre
1.38 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 12.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1432.2 kPa (207.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 644.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 2.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 338 km/h (210 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
811.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.81 PS/kg
596.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.6 kW/kg
800 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.8 bhp/kg
0.36 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
1.68 kg/kW
2.8 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.
Rear suspension I.DW.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID76934
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 68.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 TVR Speed 12 added 2001-03-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.