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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 11.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power 274.8 PS (271.0 bhp) (202.1 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 262 km/h (163 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 426.0 Nm (314 ft·lb) (43.4 kgm) @ 3400 rpm
bmep 1132.5 kPa (164.3 psi)
Specific torque 90.12 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)
Kerb weight (pounds)
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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

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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