Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
228 - 269 hp @ 5300 - 5300 rpm | 170 - 201 kW
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Torque
366 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 270 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7 sec
Top speed
230 km | 143 mph
TVR Speed Eight Cabrio: Generations History With Key Specs
1989 - 1991
TVR Speed Eight
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3947 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
71.1 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (city)
16 l/100 km | 14.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
10 l/100 km | 23.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
61 L | 16.1 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2460 mm | 97 in.
Front track
1500 mm | 59 in.
Rear track
1530 mm | 60 in.
Length
4100 mm | 161 in.
Width
1760 mm | 69 in.
Height
1210 mm | 48 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
225 L | 7.9 cu-ft
Max weight
1425 kg | 3142 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1120 kg | 2470 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
205/60 R16
