On Tue, 30 Apr 1996, Ross MacPherson wrote:
> >Hello All,
> > I have been an avid reader of what I refer to as "the list" for
> >quite some time. Although I have corresponded with several other members on
> >an individual basis this will be my first posting.
> > Does anyone know anything more about this TVR Tuscan? It sounds like
> >a truly fascinating automobile and I'd appreciate any production numbers,
> >costs, specs, etc. that anyone could point my way.
> > Thanks in advance for all of the info I know this will generate.
> >
> >Paul Parkanzky KB8NPO
> >Ohio Northern University
> >p-parkanzky@onu.edu
> > '74 MGB
>
> Greetings Paul.
>
> TVR TUSCAN Se: introduced 1969 4727 cc V8, 271 bhp, 0-50 MPH in 4.5 sec,
> standing 1/4 mile in 14.1 sec Max speed = 155 mph
>
> TVR TUSCAN V6: 1969 - 1971 2994 cc V6, 136 bhp, 0-50 in 6 sec 1/4 mile in
> 16.3 top speed =125 mph
>
> TVP TUSCAN V8: 1970 only, 5300 cc V8, 290 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 0-50 in 4.5 sec,
> 1/4 mile in 14 sec, 155 mph max speed
>
> Tuscans were basicly a repowered Grantura (which were MG powered).
> Transplants of Ford V-6 and V-8's turned the Grantura into first the
> Griffith and later, the Tuscan.
Ross, none of these Tuscans can be the elusive Tiskin, they don't even
come close to 200mph :)
Ulix
Man, that would be 320 km/h !
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