TVR 450 SEAC

Infobox Automobile


name = TVR 450 SEAC
manufacturer = TVR
production = 1988 - 1989
predecessor = TVR 420 SEAC
class = Sports car
body_style = 2-door drophead
layout = FR
engine = TVR Power Rover V8
related = TVR 420 SEAC

The TVR 450 SEAC was a sports car designed and built by TVR in a one year only run. It used the same fibreglass and kevlar body as the 420 SEAC and the same chassis. The only difference was the engine which grew to 4,5 litres and about 325 bhp and a whopping 320lbs/ft torque. As a consequence though the 450 SEAC was even more expensive to built 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 due to the fact that many wedges were converted to 450 SEAC spec afterwards.

Specifications

Engine

Engine: TVR Power Rover V8
Engine capacity: 4441 c.c (4,5 Litres)
Power Output: 325 bhp
Toque Output: 320 lbs/ft

Transmission

Transmission: five speed gearbox (Borg Warner T5)

Chassis/Body

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph/0-100 kmh: 4,5 seconds
Top speed: 175 mph/282 kmh

External links

* [http://www.theseacpages.co.uk/ the SEAC pages]