1990 TVR V8 S

The TVR V8 S is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Its 3.9 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that has an output of 240 bhp (243 PS/179 kW) of power at 5300 rpm, and maximum torque of 373 N·m (275 lb·ft/38 kgm). The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual gearbox. Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1052 kg, the TVR V8 S can dispense with the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 5.2 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 14 seconds. The TVR V8 S is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 238 km/h which is 148 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3957 mm
Weight
1052 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.9 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
243 PS / 240 bhp / 179 kW @ 5300 rpm
Torque
373 Nm / 275 ft.lb / 38 kgm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h / 148 mph

1990 TVR V8 S specifications

1990 TVR V8 S data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2286 mm	90 inches
Track/tread (front)	1438 mm	56.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1438 mm	56.6 inches
Length	3957 mm	155.8 inches
Width	1666 mm	65.6 inches
Height	1223 mm	48.1 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1052 kg	2319 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	54.5 litres	12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	3.9 litre 3947 cc (240.861 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	94 × 71.1 mm 3.7 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.32
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW) at 5300 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	373 Nm (275 ft·lb) (38 kgm)
Specific output (DIN)	45.3 kW/litre 61.7 ps/litre 60.8 bhp/litre 1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	94.5 Nm/litre 1.14 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1187.5 kPa (172.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	493.38 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	14 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	238 km/h (148 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 231.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.23 PS/kg 170.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 kW/kg 228.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.23 bhp/kg 0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 5.88 kg/kW 9.82 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 15
Wheel size rear	7J x 15
Tyres front	205/60 VR 15
Tyres rear	205/60 VR 15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter	238 mm
Rear brake diameter	250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	13981
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	43.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1990 TVR V8 S added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.