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TVR Tuscan S 2005-2006 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2005, 2006

TVR Tuscan S 2005-2006 6 Photos
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TVR unveiled the upgraded S version for the Tuscan at the Birmingham Motor Show and proved that the British sports car was alive and well.

Based on the experience gathered from the Tuscan Challenge, TVR improved the production version with a few significant changes. It featured a revised chassis geometry, which led to less bump steer and improved road-holding. Since it was designed for a spirited driver and as a car for track-days, the carmaker added 322 mm (12.6") disc brakes at the front and 298 mm (11.7") at the rear. The stiffened suspension also counted for fast cornering, even though that damaged the comfort on regular streets.

TVR worked on the bodywork to reduce drag and improve the downforce. At the front, there was a splitter under the car's nose. Its four headlamps from the fenders were covered with clear lenses and featured HID bulbs. Another essential modification was for the rear part of the car, where TVR engineers' were influenced by the LeMans experience. They raised the trunk lid and ended it with a ducktail. The lower part of the bodywork was also aerodynamically profiled to enhance the airflow.

Inside, the carmaker installed a Momo racing wheel in front of the instrument cluster with its white dials. TVR fitted sport bucket-seats, but it knew that its future owner would replace them with racing seats for special events.

Under the hood, the carmaker placed an upgraded version of its straight-six engine, offering 400 hp from the four-liters displacement. Strangely though, it featured a five-speed manual gearbox only.

TVR Tuscan S 2005, 2006
  1 gasoline engine
  • 4.0

TVR Tuscan S
4.0

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:294 KW @ 7000 RPM
400 HP @ 7000 RPM
394 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque:333 lb-ft @ 5250 RPM
451 Nm @ 5250 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:195 mph (314 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/35 ZR18 (front) - 235/40 ZR18 (rear)
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.7 in (4234 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:47.2 in (1199 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.9/59.1 in (1,445/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:93 in (2362 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.6 cuFT (272 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2425 lbs (1100 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
Highway:15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Combined:13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:416.5 g/km
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