TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp) 1989

General Information

Modification (Engine)

Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)

Start of production

1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1993 year

Engine

Power

243 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

3947 cm³

Cylinder Bore

94 mm

Piston Stroke

71.1 mm

Engine configuration

V-engine

Fuel injection system

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm

Width

1760 mm

Height

1210 mm

Length

4100 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Wheelbase

2460 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.6 kg/Hp, 217 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10 l/100 km

Maximum speed

230 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

305 kg

Kerb Weight

1120 kg

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

225 l

Max. weight

1425 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/50 R15

TVR Speed Eight Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)