| TVR Vixen 1600 S2 (1969) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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109
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0-50 mph
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7.4
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0-60 mph
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10.5
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1/4 mile
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17.2
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0-1 km
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32.4
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BHP
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88 @5400rpm
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Torque lbft
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96 @3600rpm
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BHP per ton
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119
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1599/98
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettor
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Aspiration
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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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Overhead 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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145
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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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1627
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| Additional Info: The Vixen is essentially identical to the Grantura, but for the bonnet vents added to the Vixen. The 1967-1968 Vixen S1 had a 1599cc Ford engine (88bhp with 0-60 in 11 secs) and a 1798cc MGA engine. The 1968-1970 Vixen S2 had a longer wheel base and similar body from the Tuscan with a long bonnet bulge, it ran the 1599cc Ford engine (0-60 in around 10.5 recorded). The 1970-1972 Vixen S3 (revised front wing air vents) had the 1599cc Ford engine now rated at 92bhp). The 1972-1973 Vixen S4 also had the 1599cc Ford engine (0-60 in 9.1 secs). The Vixen 2500 was basically a Vixen body mounted on a M-Series chassis and running gear and was only produced in 1971. |
