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1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)

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TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

What is the body type, TVR Tuscan Challenge?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1989 Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?230 km/h | 142.92 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
How much power, TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?243 Hp, 366 Nm
269.95 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?3.9 l
3947 cm3
240.86 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1989 TVR Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet 1989 Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?4100 mm
161.42 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the curb weight, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?1120 kg
2469.18 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?1425 kg
3141.59 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Cabriolet?225 l
7.95 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp)?5, manual transmission

TVR Tuscan Challenge Speed Eight 3.9i V8 (243 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Specs

General information
BrandTVR
Model Tuscan Challenge
Generation Tuscan Challenge
Modification (Engine) Speed Eight 3.9i 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 mpg
17.66 UK mpg
6.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 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
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 71.1 mm 2.8 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold 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 and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/50 R15