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Vehicles›Make›TVR›Model›390SE

1986 TVR 390SE

United Kingdom Gasoline 2WD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1986
Make: TVR
Model: 390SE
Body Style: Convertible
Generation: 1st Generation
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 420SE Manual
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 304 hp
Power (kW): 224 kW
Torque: 393 Nm (290 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4,228 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,013 mm (158.0 in)
Width: 1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Height: 1,205 mm (47.4 in)
Wheelbase: 2,388 mm (94.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,500 rpm

Engine Configuration

Engine Configuration: V-Engine

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Track, Rear: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification: Sports Car
European Segment: S-Segment
Car.info Classification: Sports Car

TVR emblem

390SEModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

390SE Standard1984–1989

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

304 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

Gasoline