| TVR Wedge – Tasmin 280i (1980-1988) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
|
130
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0-60 mph
|
8
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0-100 mph
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23.2
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1/4 mile
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16.2
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0-1 km
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30.2
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BHP
|
160 @5700rpm
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Torque lbft
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162 @4300rpm
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BHP per ton
|
154
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2792/170
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Engine type
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V6 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Normal
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Compression Ratio
|
9.2:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 12
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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160
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Width (in)
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68
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Height (in)
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47
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2285
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| Additional Info: Available as a convertible (1980-1988) or coupe (1980-1981). A Tasmin 200i was also available (1979-1984) with a 100bhp 2.0 Ford engine. The series 2 280i version fell in power to 150bhp. |
| TVR 350i (1983-1985) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
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Top Speed (mph)
|
136
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0-60 mph
|
6
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0-100 mph
|
16.5
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1/4 mile
|
14.8
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0-1 km
|
27.2
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BHP
|
197 @5280rpm
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Torque lbft
|
220 @4000rpm
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BHP per ton
|
169
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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3528/215
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.7:1
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Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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|
No. of Seats
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2
|
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Length (in)
|
158
|
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Width (in)
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68
|
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Height (in)
|
47
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2564
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| Additional Info: Other models included the 1984 350SE, which had a 280bhp 3.9 litre engine and a 0-60 time of 5.8 secs, a 1984-1988 390SE with a 275bhp 3.9 litre engine and a 0-60 time of 5.6 secs, a 1988-1991 400SE with a 275bhp 3.9 litre engine and a 0-60 time of 5.6 secs, a 1986-1987 420SE with a 300bhp 4.2 litre engine, a 1989-1990 450SE with a 320bhp 4.5 litre engine and a 0-60 time of 5.2 secs. A couple of supercharged Wedges were also produced by the “Northern TVR Centre” called the SX350. |
| TVR 450 SEAC (1988-1989) |
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Country
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UK
|
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Top Speed (mph)
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163
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0-60 mph
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4.7
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0-100 mph
|
10.8
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BHP
|
320 @5700rpm
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Torque lbft
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310 @4000rpm
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BHP per ton
|
304
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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4441/273
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Engine type
|
V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Normal
|
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Compression Ratio
|
9.8:1
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Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
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5
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
|
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No. of Seats
|
2
|
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Length (in)
|
158
|
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Width (in)
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68
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Height (in)
|
48
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2315 (claimed)
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| Additional Info: These were suppose to be made with a “Special Edition Aramid Composite” Kevlar body to reduce weight, however many were produced with the standard GRP. A 1986-1988 420 SEAC was also available with a 300bhp 4.2 litre engine and a 0-60 time of around 5 secs. |
