>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.
All info from " The Complete Encyclopedia of British Cars" 1974
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