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TVR Griffith V8

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 72.90 mm 4 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.7 litre 4727 cc (288.459 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.10:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power 197.7 PS (195.0 bhp) (145.4 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 4.90 s
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph 20.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 225.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 382.0 Nm (282 ft·lb) (39 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 1015.5 kPa (147.3 psi)
Specific torque 80.81 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.39
Unitary capacity 590.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2172 mm
wheelbase 85.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3556 mm
Length (inches) 140 in
Width (milimeters) 1626 mm
Width (inches) 64 in
Height (milimeters) 1257 mm
Height (inches) 49.5 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 864 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1905 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (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
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1965 TVR Griffith V8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1965

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