TVR Griffith 1992-2002

June 30, 2013 By Mike Lee
Last updated on July 31, 2015

TVR Griffith 4.0 Pre-cat (1992)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	155
0-60 mph	4.8
0-100 mph	12.1
1/4 mile	13.2
BHP	240 @5250rpm
Torque lbft	270 @4200rpm
BHP per ton	229
Engine capacity CC/CU	3948/240
Engine type	V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	5
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Disc
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	156
Width (in)	76.5
Height (in)	46.7
Kerb Weight (lbs)	2310

Additional Info: A 4.0 HC is available with 275bhp and 305lbft, near identical performance however.

TVR Griffith 4.3 (1992)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	161
0-30 mph	2.1
0-50 mph	3.5
0-60 mph	4.7
0-100 mph	11.2
1/4 mile	13.2
0-1 km	23.7
30-50	3.1 (3rd)
BHP	280 @5500rpm
Torque lbft	305 @4200rpm
BHP per ton	267
Engine capacity CC/CU	4280/261
Engine type	V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	5
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Disc
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	156
Width (in)	76.5
Height (in)	46.7
Kerb Weight (lbs)	2310

Additional Info: AJP8 (TVR V8) with 12.3:1 CR also available, as well as a 285bhp 4.5 litre Rover V8.

TVR Griffith 5.0 (500) (1993)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	167
0-60 mph	4.1
0-100 mph	10.3
1/4 mile	12.8
BHP	340 @5500rpm
Torque lbft	350 @4000rpm (320 with cat)
BHP per ton	320
Engine capacity CC/CU	4988/304
Engine type	V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	5
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Disc
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	156
Width (in)	76.5
Height (in)	46.7
Kerb Weight (lbs)	2337

Additional Info: PAS option after 1994. Some earlier 5.0 Griffith’s may have had a 4997cc engine.