TVR1987 420SEAC Specs

1987 TVR 420SEAC Specs & Performance

1987, 1988, 1989

Tech Specs Summary


4.2 L V8

165 mph

5.0 seconds

301 hp

17.1 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

8.1 ft3
lb
2,491 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
165 mph
0-62 mph
5.0 seconds
0-60 mph
4.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.27 lb/hp
Power
301 hp
Torque
290 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.1 mpg
Total Range
275 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.2 Liter
258 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
301 hp @ 5,500 RPM
305 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
290 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
393 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.677 x 3.035 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.16 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
38 hp
Cylinder Volume
32.2 in3
BMEP
169.4 PSI
11.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
225/50R15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
8.1 ft3
Curb Weight
2,491 lbs
Gross Weight
3,031 lbs
Maximum Payload
540 lbs
Length
152 in
Width
55.9 in
Height
47.4 in
Wheelbase
94 in
Front Track
57.1 in
Rear Track
58.3 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.9

Performance Rating3.8
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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