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

General information

Brand
TVR
Model
Tuscan Challenge
Generation
Tuscan Challenge
Modification (Engine)
Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)
Start of production
1989
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
230 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
4.6 kg/Hp, 217 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
243 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
3947 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94 mm
Piston Stroke
71.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1120 kg
Max. weight
1425 kg
Max load
305 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
225 l
Fuel tank capacity
61 l

Dimensions

Length
4100 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1210 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear (Back) track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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
Tire size
225/50 R15