This 5.0 MT (340 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by TVR from 1992 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 3 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
Body
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2
Length
3965mm
Width
1730mm
Height
1223mm
Wheelbase
2282mm
Front track
1460mm
Rear track
1470mm
Ground clearance
125mm
Min. boot capacity
310litre
Kerb weight
1060kg
Gross weight
1280kg
Max. boot capacity
310litre
Engine
Engine type
Gasoline
Displacement
4997cm3
Engine power
340bhp
RPM at max power
from 5 250RPM
Injection type
Injectors
Cylinder layout
V-type
Number of cylinders
8
Bore
94mm
Stroke
90mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Maximum torque
434Nm
RPM at max torque
4000RPM
Power & fuel consumption
Fuel
95 RON
Top speed
271km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)
5.5second
Fuel tank capacity
57litre
Suspension & brakes
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive
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