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TVR Taimar

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.66 mm × 72.42 mm 3.69 in × 2.85 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 3 litre 2994 cc (182.705 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.90:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
Maximum power 144 PS (142.0 bhp) (105.9 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 5.80 s
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph 24.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.30 s
Standing km 30.10 s
Top speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 138.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 233.0 Nm (172 ft·lb) (23.8 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 977.9 kPa (141.8 psi)
Specific torque 77.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 499 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 4013 mm
Length (inches) 158 in
Width (milimeters) 1626 mm
Width (inches) 64 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1026 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2262 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.30 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 32.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 TVR Taimar PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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