1983 TVR Tasmin Convertible

submitted by	Richard Owen
price $	$27 862 USD
engine	V6
valvetrain	OHV
displacement	2792 cc / 170.4 in³
bore	93.0 mm / 3.66 in
stroke	68.5 mm / 2.7 in
compression	9.2:1
power	108.1 kw / 145.0 bhp @ 5700 rpm
specific output	51.93 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	203.0 nm / 149.7 ft lbs @ 4300 rpm
body / frame	Fiberglass / Steel Tubular Backbone
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	205/60VR-14
rear tires	205/60VR-14
front brakes	Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
f brake size	x 269 mm / x 10.6 in
r brake size	x 277 mm / x 10.9 in
front wheels	F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels	R 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion
curb weight	1202 kg / 2650 lbs
wheelbase	2387 mm / 94.0 in
front track	1436 mm / 56.5 in
rear track	1440 mm / 56.7 in
length	4064 mm / 160.0 in
width	1728 mm / 68.0 in
height	1194 mm / 47.0 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.16:1, 1.94:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive	3.06:1
top speed	~173.8 kph / 108.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~11.8 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~18.5 seconds