| TVR Grantura Series 1 (1958-1960) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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101
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0-50 mph
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8.2
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0-60 mph
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10.8
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1/4 mile
|
18.3
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BHP
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83 @6300rpm
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Torque lbft
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75 @4750rpm
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BHP per ton
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118
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1216/74
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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SOHC 8
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Drum/Drum
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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138
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Width (in)
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64
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Height (in)
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48
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1543
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| Additional Info: Other Series 1 engines include: 997cc (39bhp) and 1172cc Ford engines, 1098cc and 1216cc (above) Coventry engines and 1498cc and 1588cc MGA engines. Grantura Series 2 (1960-1962) engines include: 997cc, 1172 and 1340cc Ford engines, a 1216cc Coventry engine and 1498cc, 1588cc and 1622cc MGA engines. A Grantura IIA was introduced in 1960-1961 and featured rear arch blisters. See below for Series 3. |
| TVR Grantura Series 3 (1962-1967) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
|
107
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0-60 mph
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9.6
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1/4 mile
|
16.8
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BHP
|
91 @5500rpm
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BHP per ton
|
128
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1622/99
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
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Aspiration
|
Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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SOHC 8
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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138
|
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Width (in)
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64
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Height (in)
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48
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1565
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| Additional Info: Completely new and imporoved chassis. Engine choices were a 1216cc Coventry engine, 1172cc and 1340cc Ford engines and 1622cc (see above) and 1798cc (95bhp) MGB engines. The Grantura 1800S was introduced in 1964 and had a redesigned body shell, which was upgraded and renamed later to the Mark IV 1800S. |
