Specifications: TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

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TVR S 2.9 (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand TVR
Model S
Generation S
Modification (Engine) 2.9 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.6 sec
Maximum speed 226 km/h
140.43 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 160.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 58 Hp/l
Torque 234 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
172.59 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2933 cm3
178.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 93 mm
3.66 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 10.2 l
10.78 US qt | 8.97 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1060 kg
2336.9 lbs.
Max. weight 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Max load 140 kg
308.65 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 225 l
7.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 54 l
14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3958 mm
155.83 in.
Width 1665 mm
65.55 in.
Height 1223 mm
48.15 in.
Wheelbase 2387 mm
93.98 in.
Front track 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track 1480 mm
58.27 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.6 m
31.5 ft.
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 Double wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size 7J x 15

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