Performance Review: TVR Tuscan S 4.0 - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

TVR Tuscan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the TVR Tuscan S 4.0 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular TVR Tuscan has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The Tuscan shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Tuscan's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1100 kgs (2425 lbs) this makes the TVR Tuscan S 4.0 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The TVR Tuscan shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 32V St6 engine produces 390 bhp (290 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the TVR Tuscan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the TVR Tuscan.

The TVR Tuscan has a Power to weight ratio of 354.5 bhp per ton and 281.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 Tuscan competing with the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 (378.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the TVR Tuscan generating around 281.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Tesla Model S P85D (306.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 440 (306.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the TVR Tuscan S 4.0 as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This TVR Tuscan S 4.0 is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Tuscan and the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the TVR Tuscan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.61 secs @ 117.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8 (11.57 secs), the 1994 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (11.57 secs), and the 2013 Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro (11.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the TVR Tuscan S 4.0 has a maximum speed of 195mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 Tuscan equals the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 TVR Tuscan S 4.0 then how about the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Decennium (206 mph).

Related Links:

2001 Tuscan Rivals List.

A Brief History of TVR

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