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1979 TVR M Series Taimar Turbo
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
TVR
Model
M Series
Variant
Taimar Turbo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
230 hp
Power (kW)
169 kW
Top speed
224 km/h
(139 mph)
0–60 mph
5.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.1 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
2,994 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,013 mm
(158.0 in)
Width
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Height
1,194 mm
(47.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,286 mm
(90.0 in)
Curb weight
1,043 kg
(2,299 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,365 mm
(53.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,365 mm
(53.7 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
M Series
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Hatchback
Variant
M Series Taimar Turbo
1976–1979
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
Turbo Manual
Horsepower
230 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed