| General information | 
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| Brand | TVR | 
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| Model | Speed Eight | 
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| Generation | Speed Eight | 
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp) | 
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| Start of production | 1989 year | 
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| End of production | 1993 year | 
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | 
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| Body type | Cabriolet | 
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| Seats | 2 | 
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| Doors | 2 | 
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| Performance specs | 
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							| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 16 l/100 km
							14.7 US mpg17.66 UK mpg6.25 km/l | 
							| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 10 l/100 km
							23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | 
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7 sec | 
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7 sec | 
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 sec | 
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							| Maximum speed | 230 km/h
						142.92 mph | 
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.6 kg/Hp, 217 Hp/tonne | 
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.1 kg/Nm, 326.8 Nm/tonne | 
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| Engine specs | 
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| Power | 243 Hp @ 5300 rpm. | 
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| Power per litre | 61.6 Hp/l | 
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							| Torque | 366 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
						269.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. | 
						| Engine displacement | 3947 cm3 
					240.86 cu. in. | 
| Number of cylinders | 8 | 
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine | 
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						| Cylinder Bore | 94 mm
					3.7 in. | 
						| Piston Stroke | 71.1 mm
					2.8 in. | 
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 | 
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection | 
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine | 
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| Space, Volume and weights | 
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						| Kerb Weight | 1120 kg
					2469.18 lbs. | 
						| Max. weight | 1425 kg
					3141.59 lbs. | 
						| Max load | 305 kg
					672.41 lbs. | 
						| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 225 l
					7.95 cu. ft. | 
							| Fuel tank capacity | 61 l
						16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal | 
| Dimensions | 
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						| 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 | 
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. | 
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive | 
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 | 
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| Front suspension | Coil spring | 
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring | 
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | 
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | 
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering | 
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 | Tires size | 225/50 R15 | 
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