1983 TVR Tasmin 200 specifications

1983 TVR Tasmin 200 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4013 mm 158 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1065 kg 2348 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1993 cc
(121.62 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.8 × 76.95 mm
3.57 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 99 PS (98 bhp) (73 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)
Specific output 36.7 kW/litre
49.9 ps/litre
49.2 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 76.27 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 958.4 kPa (139 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.25 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 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
93.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
92.02 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.57 kg/kW
24.34 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID50578
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 TVR Tasmin 200 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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