| TVR M Series – TVR 3000M (1972-1979) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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124
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0-50 mph
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5.8
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0-60 mph
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7.6
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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
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0-1 km
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29.3
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BHP
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142 @5000rpm
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Torque lbft
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172 @3000rpm
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BHP per ton
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141
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2994/183
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Engine type
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V6 Carburettor
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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8.9:1
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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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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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158
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Width (in)
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64
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Height (in)
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47
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2220
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| Additional Info: A 3000ML with wooden dash and luxury carpets and trim was also available. Also Broadspeed developed a turbo version with 230bhp, which got the car to 60 in around 5.6 secs and down the 1/4 mile in 14.5 secs, added to this was a Special Equipment version called the TVR 3000M Turbo SE with larger wheels and arches. In 1976 the M series got a facelift and the side vents disappeared. Other models within the range included the: TVR 1600M with a 86bhp 1.6 litre engine, 0-60 in 10.4, 1/4 mile in 17.6 and the TVR 2500M with a 106bhp 2.5 litre engine, 0-60 in 9.3 secs, 1/4 mile in 17.3. In 1976 the 3.0 TVR Taimar was built with an opening rear hatch, as the lack of a boot opening on the M Series was criticised by the press. |
