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TVR Tasmin

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.00 mm × 68.50 mm 3.66 in × 2.7 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2792 cc (170.378 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.40 s
0-60 mph 8.70 s
0-100 mph 23.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.40 s @ 89.00
Standing km 29.60 s @ 171.00 km/h
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 152.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 990.2 kPa (143.6 psi)
Specific torque 78.8 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.36
Unitary capacity 465.33 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) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1050 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2315 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.370
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle 9.50 m
Tyres Dunlop SP Sport 205/60 VR 14
Wheels 7 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 269 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 32.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 TVR Tasmin PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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