TVR 280 2.8 Manual (160 hp)

Generation 1 · 1980–1986

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Coupe
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1727 mm
Length
4090 mm
Height
1194 mm
Wheelbase
2388 mm
Curb weight
1074 kg
Front track
1435 mm
Rear track
1440 mm

Engine

Bore
93 mm
Stroke
68.8 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
2,792 cm³
Engine power
160 hp
Max power RPM
5,700 rpm
Maximum torque
221 Nm
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
9.2
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
118 kW
Max torque RPM
4,300 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Number of gears
5
Gearbox type
Manual
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane

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