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Vehicles›Make›TVR›Model›400SE

1988 TVR 400SE

United Kingdom Gasoline 2WD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1988
Make: TVR
Model: 400SE
Body Style: Convertible
Generation: 1st Generation
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 3.9 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 279 hp
Power (kW): 205 kW
Torque: 366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
Top speed: 241 km/h (150 mph)
0–60 mph: 5 seconds
0–100 km/h: 5.3 seconds (estimated)
Displacement: 3,905 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,013 mm (158.0 in)
Width: 1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Height: 1,219 mm (48.0 in)
Wheelbase: 2,413 mm (95.0 in)
Curb weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Engine Configuration

Engine Configuration: V-Engine

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

400SEModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

400SE Standard1988–1991

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

3.9 V8 Manual

Horsepower

279 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

Gasoline