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TVR Speed Six engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "Speed Six" redirects here. For the Ruger revolver, see Ruger Speed Six. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2008) TVR Speed Six engine Manufacturer TVR Production 1999 – 2007 Class Straight-6 Engine(s) 3.6L (3605 cc/219.991 cu in) 360 bhp, 4.0L (3996 cc/243.851 cu in) 360-405 bhp The TVR Speed Six was the name of a normally aspirated straight-6 engine manufactured by TVR, and used in several of their cars including the TVR Tuscan, TVR Cerbera, TVR Tamora, TVR T350 and TVR Sagaris. The engine's prototypes (sometimes referred to as AJP-6) were designed and delivered by independent engineer Al Melling (the "A" in AJP) as both 3.6 and 4.0 litre units. It is reputed that many of its key design elements (particularly the valvetrain) were first seen in the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R750M motorcycle engine, which was also a Melling designed unit. The key design features were an all alloy block and head, dry sump lubrication system and throttle body electronic fuel injection system. This gave lightweight, extremely fast throttle response and high peak horsepower. The engines that actually went into production however were TVR modified versions of the original AJP-6 prototypes. Prominent modifications were a switch from a billet steel crank to cast iron and to remove an oilway from the exhaust side of the cylinder head (the original Melling engine design had an oilway on both the inlet and exhaust sides). It was suggested that this caused poor lubrication and cooling to the head around cylinder 6 leading to premature valvegear failures, detonation and a reputation for poor reliability. Subsequent development work has shown that the primary cause was actually mismatched surface hardnesses between the cam lobes and the finger followers resulting in accelerated wear rates to the finger followers. Later versions of the engine and aftermarket components have since eliminated these problems. It it not clear exactly why these modifications were done, however amongst rumors of a soured business relationship between Melling and TVR, it is believed that the primary reason was to reduce the unit production costs. The initial 4.0 litre version of the engine as used in the Cerbera produced 350 bhp (261 kW) but later incarnations of the engine have reached claimed outputs of up to 405 bhp (302 kW) in cars like the Tuscan S and Sagaris. The engine was produced in two different displacements: 3.6, and 4.0. The two versions use the same piston size but different stroke lengths depending on the power needed for the application. The heads on all versions of the engines are twin-cam 24-valve, with finger follower valve actuation. There is one throttle and injector per cylinder (throttle body EFI), as well as equal length tubular exhaust manifolds. In addition, the engine is canted 30 degrees to the left and the dry sump lubrication system enables the engine to be mounted lower in the vehicle chassis. There have been complaints of durability issues from some users. In some cases these were attributed to faulty components (particularly the finger followers) provided by TVR's parts suppliers and other cases were attributed to user abuse. The engine is claimed to be extremely sensitive to being revved hard without being allowed to warm up fully first. Also, its dry sump oil system can make it difficult for new owners to accurately judge the level of oil in the reservoir and any engine run without adequate lubrication can be subject to mechanical damage. TVR specialists TVR Power now offer core exchange engines taken out to 4.3 liters, giving more power.[1] TVR developed it into the limited-production V12 Speed Twelve racing engine. [edit] References ^ "X change: The real Batmobile ; Inside the weird and wonderful Tuscan". Evening Mail. September 6, 2000.  || TVR Tuscan Speed 6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2008) TVR Tuscan Manufacturer TVR Also called TVR Tuscan Speed-6 Production 1999 - 2006 Assembly Blackpool, United kingdom Class Sports car Body style(s) Coupé Layout FR layout Platform Fiberglass body over tubular steel chassis Engine(s) straight-6, 4 valves/cylinder, 3.6 L (3605 cc) TVR Speed Six 4.0 L (3996 cc) TVR Speed Six Transmission(s) Borg Warner T5 5 manual Wheelbase 2,336 mm (92.0 in) Length 4,235 mm (166.7 in) Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in) Height 1,200 mm (47.2 in) Curb weight 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) Related TVR Sagaris TVR Tuscan Challenge The TVR Tuscan is a sports car manufactured by TVR. Contents 1 Specifications 1.1 Engine 1.2 Chassis 1.3 Performance 2 References 3 External links [edit] Specifications [edit] Engine Five different inline six engine options were offered to customers. Four of these were variants of the 4.0 L Speed Six making different amounts of power and torque, depending on the trim level selected. The last was a 3.6 L Speed Six which produced the same amount of power as the lowest-level 4.0 L engine, although slightly less torque. Bore and stroke: 96 mm (3.8 in) by 92 mm (3.6 in) (4.0 L) or 96 mm (3.8 in) by 83 mm (3.3 in) (3.6 L) Power and torque: * 3.6L Mk1: 350 BHP, 290 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk1: 360 hp, 310 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk1 Red Rose: 380 BHP, 310 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk1 S (pre-2003): 390 BHP, 310 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk1 S (post-2003): 400 BHP, 315 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk2 (post-2005): 380 hp, 310 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk2 S (post-2005): 400 BHP, 315 ft.lbf * 4.0L Mk2 Convertible (post-2005): 380 hp, 310 ft.lbf [edit] Chassis Even though there have been numerous tweaks to the Tuscan's chassis and suspension, the overall size and appearance of the variants remain virtually identical apart from minor aerodynamic aids to the S model in the form of an undertray in the front and a small boot-lid spoiler on the rear. In October 2005 the "Mk 2" version of the Tuscan was introduced, though in reality this was just a minor facelift. The modifications were restricted to cosmetic changes to the front and rear lights, the dashboard, and the spoilers on the S model plus some minor changes to the chassis to improve the handling. At the same time, a new variant a full soft top was introduced alongside the original targa version. [edit] Performance 0-30 mph: 1.73 s 0-60 mph: 3.68 s 0-100 mph: 8.08 s 100-0 mph: 4.15 s A Tuscan T400R racing model run by Team LNT in the Le Mans Series. It is worth noting that these test results were achieved in a post-2003 Tuscan S without traction-control or anti-lock brakes. TVR's design philosophy holds that such features do not improve either the performance or safety of their vehicles and thus they are not so equipped. TVR rejects the notion that these features, along with airbags, are "safety devices" and believes that, based on testing and experience, their cars are safer without these things than with them.[1] [edit] References ^ "The Wheeler Interview: Ted quizzes TVR's Chairman on ABS, airbags and safety" 18th April 2004, retrieved on 2009-01-31 [edit] External links Official TVR website Information on the Tuscan from tvrtalk.com An interview with Peter Wheeler, owner of TVR when the Tuscan was developed, in which he explains why his cars are safer without airbags, anti-lock brakes and traction-control systems [http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/ || HOME CLASSIFIEDS TVR TUSCAN SPEED 6 Classifieds Search Submit Advert Manage my Ads Help/FAQ Dealer Info Tools Email Notifications My Bookmarks Resources Fraud Warnings HPI Check Car Saving Plan Car Finance Car Insurance Car Servicing Car Warranty Number Plate Search Feeds List Gallery Map Filter Show: Sort: PostCode: previous1234next TUSCAN 2 'S'  (2005) 13,900 miles, PO55 BKZ, 13900 miles, Spectraflair Topaz with Biscuit/Magnolia full hide interior, navy carpets piped in prussian blue hide, blue stitching throughout. 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