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Specs of TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/

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Key specs

TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp) /Cabriolet 1988 - 1996/

What is the body type of TVR S?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1988 S 2.9 (170 Hp)?
226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
What is the power output of TVR S Cabriolet 1988 2.9 (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 234 Nm
173 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of TVR S Cabriolet 1988 2.9 (170 Hp)?
2.9 l
2933 cm3
178.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 TVR 2.9 (170 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of TVR S Cabriolet 1988 2.9 (170 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 S Cabriolet?
3958 mm
155.83 in.
What is the width of 1988 TVR S Cabriolet?
1665 mm
65.55 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp)?
1060 kg
2337 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp)?
1200 kg
2646 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 TVR S Cabriolet?
225 l
7.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.9 (170 Hp)
Start of production
1988
End of production
1996
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.6 sec
Maximum speed
226 km/h 140 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.2 kg/Hp, 160.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 220.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
58 Hp/l
Torque
234 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2933 cm3 178.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.2 l 10.78 US qt | 8.97 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1060 kg 2337 lbs.
Max. weight
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Max load
140 kg 309 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
225 l 7.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3958 mm 155.83 in.
Width
1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height
1223 mm 48.15 in.
Wheelbase
2387 mm 93.98 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
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tire size
205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
7J x 15