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TVR 420 SEAC

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 77.10 mm 3.68 in × 3.04 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4226 cc (257.886 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.75:1
Fuel system Lu L-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 266 km/h (165 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 256.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1168.6 kPa (169.5 psi)
Specific torque 93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 528.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2388 mm
wheelbase 94 in
Length (milimeters) 4013 mm
Length (inches) 158 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters) 1207 mm
Height (inches) 47.5 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1170 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2579 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 59 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle
Tyres 225/50 VR 15
Wheels 8½J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 43.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1987 TVR 420 SEAC PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1987

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