2005 TVR Tuscan 2 Convertible
May 22nd, 2004, Birmingham Motor Show-While the roof and rear screen have always been removable on the Tuscan, many customers have expressed a desire for a full convertible. The new Tuscan convertible is launched with the 350 bhp Speed Six engine and is priced at 39,750 GBP, which is identical to that of the targa. It features twin rollover hoops that are bolted through to the chassis and slightly staggered for increased rollover stiffness as well as being trimmed for elegance. The carbonfibre roof panel is lighter than those of convertible TVRs of old for ease of use and the roof hoop is locked onto the rollover protection by means of screw catches which are very easy to fit as well as making the whole structure immensely strong. Boot space is also increased to cavernous compared to any of its competition, which adds even further to the surprising practicality of Tuscan 2.
Story by TVR Cars Ltd, edited by Supercars.net
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $75 000 USD |
| engine | Aluminum Alloy Inline-6 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 3996 cc / 243.9 in³ |
| power | 272.2 kw / 365 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
| specific output | 91.34 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 331.82 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 427.08 nm / 315 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm |
| driven wheels | RWD w/Limited Slip |
| wheel type | Aluminum Alloy |
| front tires | 225/50ZR16 |
| rear tires | 225/55ZR16 |
| front brakes | Vented Brakes w/4-Piston Calipers |
| f brake size | x 304 mm / x 12.0 in |
| rear brakes | Vented Brakes w/Single-Piston Sliding Calipers |
| r brake size | x 282 mm / x 11.1 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Hydraulic Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coi lover Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coi lover Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1167 kg / 2573 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2361 mm / 93.0 in |
| front track | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| rear track | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| length | 4235 mm / 166.7 in |
| width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in |
| height | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| transmission | Five-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~257.5 kph / 160 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.2 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~9.0 seconds |
