2001 TVR Tamora

The TVR Tamora is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style car with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 3.6 litre naturally aspirated dry-sumped 6 cylinder powerplant, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 350 bhp (355 PS/261 kW) at 7200 rpm and 393 N·m (290 lb·ft/40.1 kgm) at 5500 rpm respectively. It features dry sump-type lubrication. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 5 speed manual 'box. With a claimed weight at the kerb of 1060 kg, the TVR Tamora performs the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.2 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 12.5 seconds. The TVR Tamora is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 282 km/h which is 175 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3925 mm
Weight
1060 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.6 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
355 PS / 350 bhp / 261 kW @ 7200 rpm
Torque
393 Nm / 290 ft.lb / 40.1 kgm @ 5500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 4.2 s
Top speed
282 km/h / 175 mph

2001 TVR Tamora specifications

2001 TVR Tamora data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2361 mm	93 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3925 mm	154.5 inches
Width	1715 mm	67.5 inches
Height	1204 mm	47.4 inches
Ground clearance	102 mm	4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	1060 kg	2337 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	TVR
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3.6 litre 3605 cc (219.991 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	96 × 83 mm 3.78 × 3.27 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.16
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	355 PS (350 bhp) (261 kW) at 7200 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm) at 5500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	72.4 kW/litre 98.4 ps/litre 97.1 bhp/litre 1.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	109.02 Nm/litre 1.32 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	11.8:1
Fuel system	SMPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1369.9 kPa (198.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	600.83 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	9.1 s
Standing quarter-mile	12.5 s @ 119 mph
Standing kilometre	22.2 s @ 237 km/h
Maximum speed	282 km/h (175 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 334.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 PS/kg 246.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.25 kW/kg 330.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 bhp/kg 0.15 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.06 kg/kW 6.78 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	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.000
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	8.5J x 16
Wheel size rear	8.5J x 16
Tyres front	Avon 225/50 ZR 16
Tyres rear	Avon 225/60 ZR 16
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter	304 mm
Rear brake diameter	282 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.8
Final drive ratio	3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID	88770
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	34.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 TVR Tamora added 2001-11-02. Last modified 2013-02-28.