(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Griffith 3.9 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Griffith | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | TVR | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3900 mm / 153.5 in / 153.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1869 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 980 kg / 2161 lb / 2161 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 493.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 179.0 kW / 243.4 hp / 243.4 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 373.0 Nm / 275.1 lbft / 275.1 lbft at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 176.5 kW / 240.0 bhp / 240.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 60.8 kW/l / 1.355 bhp/cu in / 1.355 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 94.50 Nm/l / 0.827 lbft/cu in / 0.827 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 238 km/h / 148 mph / 148 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 244.90 kW/ton / 332.97 bhp/ton / 332.97 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR Griffith 3.9
