TVR 450 SEAC

{{Short description|1988 sports car}}

{{For|an overview of the "wedge" body|TVR Wedges}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}}

{{Use British English|date=July 2017}}{{Infobox automobile

| image = TVR 450SEAC fr.jpg

| name = TVR 450 SEAC

| manufacturer = TVR

| production = 1988 - 1989
18 produced

| predecessor = TVR 420 SEAC

| class = Sports car

| body_style = 2-door drophead

| layout = FR layout

| engine = TVR Power Rover V8

| platform = TVR Wedge

}}

The TVR 450 SEAC is a sports car designed and built by TVR in a one-year only run.{{Cite web |last=Karomo |first=Moses |date=September 1, 2023 |title=10 Supercars From The '80s That Deserve A Comeback |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/10-supercars-from-the-80s-that-deserve-a-comeback/ar-AA1g7DGs |access-date=March 3, 2024 |website=MSN}} 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 {{convert|325|bhp|abbr=on}} 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: {{convert|325|bhp|abbr=on}}
  • Torque Output: {{convert|320|lb·ft|N.m|0|abbr=on}}

Transmission

  • Transmission: five speed gearbox (Borg Warner T5)

Chassis/Body

Performance

  • Acceleration 0-{{convert|60|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} : 4,5 seconds
  • Top speed: {{convert|175|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}

References

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