The TVR 450 SEAC is a sports car designed and built by TVR in a one-year only run.[1] It used the same body style as the 420 SEAC but was fibreglass compared with the Aramid Composite (Glassfibre and Kevlar) body of the 420 and the same chassis. The only difference was the engine which grew to 4,5 litres and about 325 bhp (242 kW) and 435 Nm torque. As a consequence though the 450 SEAC was even more expensive to build and buy than the already expensive 420 SEAC, so about 17 were made. Curiously, rumour has it that more SEAC's are on the road now than were manufactured in the first place, that is because many wedges were converted to 450 SEAC spec afterwards.
| TVR 450 SEAC | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | TVR |
| Production | 1988 - 1989 18 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door drophead |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | TVR Wedge |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | TVR Power Rover V8 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | TVR 420 SEAC |
Specifications edit
Engine
- Engine: TVR Power Rover V8
- Engine capacity: 4441 cc (4.4L)
- Power Output: 325 bhp (242 kW)
- Torque Output: 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m)
Transmission
- Transmission: five speed gearbox (Borg Warner T5)
Chassis/Body
- Chassis: Tubular spaceframe
- Body: Fibreglass reinforced with kevlar one piece body
Performance
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) : 4,5 seconds
- Top speed: 175 mph (282 km/h)
References edit
- ^ Karomo, Moses (1 September 2023). "10 Supercars From The '80s That Deserve A Comeback". MSN. Retrieved 3 March 2024.