TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp) /Cabriolet 1989 - 1993/

What is the body type of TVR Tuscan Challenge?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1989 Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

230 km/h | 143 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec

What is the power output of TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

243 Hp, 366 Nm
270 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

3.9 l
3947 cm³
240.86 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1989 TVR Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?

4100 mm
161.42 in.

What is the width of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?

1760 mm
69.29 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

1120 kg
2469 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

1425 kg
3142 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?

225 l
7.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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

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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

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

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

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

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.6 kg/Hp, 217 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

243 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

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

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

10.5:1

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.

Fuel tank capacity

61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in.

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in.

Height

1210 mm 47.64 in.

Wheelbase

2460 mm 96.85 in.

Front track

1500 mm 59.06 in.

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm 60.24 in.

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

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