TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp) /Cabriolet 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of TVR 400?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1988 400 3.9 (272 Hp)?

220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

What is the power output of TVR 400 Cabriolet 1988 3.9 (272 Hp)?

272 Hp, 366 Nm
270 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of TVR 400 Cabriolet 1988 3.9 (272 Hp)?

3.9 l
3947 cm³
240.86 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 TVR 3.9 (272 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of TVR 400 Cabriolet 1988 3.9 (272 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1988 TVR 400 Cabriolet?

4015 mm
158.07 in.

What is the width of 1988 TVR 400 Cabriolet?

1730 mm
68.11 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp)?

1120 kg
2469 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp)?

1425 kg
3142 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 TVR 400 Cabriolet?

225 l
7.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

TVR

Model

400

Generation

400

Modification (Engine)

3.9 (272 Hp)

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

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

6.2 sec

Maximum speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.1 kg/Hp, 242.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

272 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

68.9 Hp/l

Torque

366 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 270 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

3947 cm³ 240.86 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

71.1 mm 2.8 in.

Compression ratio

9.75:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1120 kg 2469 lbs.

Max. weight

1425 kg 3142 lbs.

Max load

305 kg 672 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

225 l 7.9 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Length

4015 mm 158.07 in.

Width

1730 mm 68.11 in.

Height

1205 mm 47.44 in.

Wheelbase

2385 mm 93.9 in.

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1480 mm 58.27 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.6 m 31.5 ft.

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

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

225/50 R15

Wheel rim size

8J x 15

Specs of TVR 400 3.9 (272 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/