2001 TVR Tuscan

This car has a 2 door coupé type body with a front positioned engine delivering power to the rear wheels. Its 6 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 3.6 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 350 bhp (355 PS/261 kW) at 7200 rpm and 393 Nm (290 lbft/40.1 kgm) at 5500 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. This power is supplied to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 1100 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4235 mm
Weight
1100 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

2001 TVR Tuscan specifications

2001 TVR Tuscan data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2361 mm	93 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4235 mm	166.7 inches
Width	1810 mm	71.3 inches
Height	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Ground clearance	102 mm	4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	1100 kg	2425 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	56 litres	12.3 [14.8] UK [US] gal.
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
Fuel system
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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 322.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.32 PS/kg 237.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.24 kW/kg 318.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.32 bhp/kg 0.14 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.21 kg/kW 7.04 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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	109681
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	34.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 TVR Tuscan added 2003-04-29. Last modified 2013-02-28.