1980 TVR Tasmin +2 specifications

1980 TVR Tasmin +2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4090 mm 161 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1191 mm 46.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1064 kg 2346 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.5 litres 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
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 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque 220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output 42.7 kW/litre
58.1 ps/litre
57.3 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.8 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 990.2 kPa (143.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
152.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
112.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
150.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.92 kg/kW
14.9 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID50545
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 TVR Tasmin +2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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