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TVR 390 SE

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.80 mm × 77.10 mm 3.54 in × 3.04 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.9 litre 3905 cc (238.298 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Lu L-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.90 s
0-60 mph 4.90 s
0-100 mph 12.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 232 km/h (144 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 248.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1177.8 kPa (170.8 psi)
Specific torque 93.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.16
Unitary capacity 488.13 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) 1205 mm
Height (inches) 47.4 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1107 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2441 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 61.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.2 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 9.60 m
Tyres Michelin TRX 225/50 VR 15
Wheels 7.0 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 269 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 40.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 TVR 390 SE PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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