TVR1990 S3 Specs

1990 TVR S3 Specs & Performance

1990 - 1993

Tech Specs Summary


2.9 L V6

140 mph

6.8 seconds

168 hp

22.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

9 ft3
lb
2,072 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
12.35 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
176 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
22.4 mpg
Total Range
325 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.9 Liter
179.1 in3
Layout
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 hp @ 6,000 RPM
170 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
176 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
238 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.661 x 2.835 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.29:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
29.8 in3
BMEP
147.8 PSI
10.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/60R15 V
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
9 ft3
Curb Weight
2,072 lbs
Gross Weight
2,535 lbs
Maximum Payload
463 lbs
Length
155.8 in
Width
65.6 in
Height
48.1 in
Wheelbase
90 in
Front Track
55 in
Rear Track
55 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating3.1
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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