TVR Top Speed

Speed eight

230.00 km/h

or 142.92 mp/h

General information
BrandTVR
Model Speed Eight
Generation Speed Eight
Modification (Engine) 3.9 i V8 (243 Hp)
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h 142.92 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. 269.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement 3947 cm3 240.86 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 71.1 mm 2.8 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
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
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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/50 R15