2001 TVR Tuscan S

The TVR Tuscan S is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 4 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It develops 390 bhp (395 PS/291 kW) of power at 7000 rpm, and maximum torque of 420 N·m (310 lb·ft/42.8 kgm) at 5250 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. The power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 1100 kg. The TVR Tuscan S is claimed to achieve a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph).
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
4 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
395 PS / 390 bhp / 291 kW @ 7000 rpm
Torque
420 Nm / 310 ft.lb / 42.8 kgm @ 5250 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 3.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h / 195 mph

2001 TVR Tuscan S specifications

2001 TVR Tuscan S 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)	1445 mm	56.9 inches
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	4 litre 3996 cc (243.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	96 × 92 mm 3.78 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	395 PS (390 bhp) (291 kW) at 7000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	420 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm) at 5250 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	72.8 kW/litre 99 ps/litre 97.6 bhp/litre 1.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	105.11 Nm/litre 1.27 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium alloy block & head
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system	MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1320.8 kPa (191.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	666 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	8.9 s
Standing quarter-mile	12.9 s @ 118 mph
Standing kilometre	22.1 s @ 235 km/h
Maximum speed	314 km/h (195 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 359.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.36 PS/kg 264.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 kW/kg 354.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.35 bhp/kg 0.16 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.78 kg/kW 6.32 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.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	7.5 x 18
Wheel size rear	8.5 x 18
Tyres front	Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/40 ZR 18
Tyres rear	Toyo Proxes T1-S 245/40 ZR 18
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	88594
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	34.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 TVR Tuscan S added 2001-11-02. Last modified 2013-02-28.