TVR 450 SEAC

1988 sports car

Motor vehicle
TVR 450 SEAC
Overview
ManufacturerTVR
Production1988 - 1989
18 produced
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door drophead
LayoutFR layout
PlatformTVR Wedge
Powertrain
EngineTVR Power Rover V8
Chronology
PredecessorTVR 420 SEAC

The TVR 450 SEAC is a sports car designed and built by TVR in a one-year only run.[1] It used the same body style as the 420 SEAC but was fibreglass compared with the Aramid Composite (Glassfibre and Kevlar) body of the 420 and the same chassis. The only difference was the engine which grew to 4,5 litres and about 325 bhp (242 kW) and 435 Nm torque. As a consequence though the 450 SEAC was even more expensive to build and buy than the already expensive 420 SEAC, so about 17 were made. Curiously, rumour has it that more SEAC's are on the road now than were manufactured in the first place, that is because many wedges were converted to 450 SEAC spec afterwards.

Specifications

Engine

  • Engine: TVR Power Rover V8
  • Engine capacity: 4441 cc (4.4L)
  • Power Output: 325 bhp (242 kW)
  • Torque Output: 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m)

Transmission

  • Transmission: five speed gearbox (Borg Warner T5)

Chassis/Body

  • Chassis: Tubular spaceframe
  • Body: Fibreglass reinforced with kevlar one piece body

Performance

  • Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) : 4,5 seconds
  • Top speed: 175 mph (282 km/h)

References

  1. ^ Karomo, Moses (1 September 2023). "10 Supercars From The '80s That Deserve A Comeback". MSN. Retrieved 3 March 2024.

External links

  • the SEAC pages
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