TVR Taimar (1976–1979): specs, engine, performance, weight
The TVR Taimar is a Coupe listed in this catalogue as a single-generation model. Production years in the data run from 1976-01-01 to 1979-12-31. There is 1 generation and 2 versions, both named 3.0 MT and both using a 2994 cm³ Gasoline engine with 6 cylinders in an Inline layout, Front, longitudinal placement, a Carburetor feed, a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD.
The TVR Taimar is a Coupe listed in this catalogue as a single-generation model. Production years in the data run from 1976-01-01 to 1979-12-31. There is 1 generation and 2 versions, both named 3.0 MT and both using a 2994 cm³ Gasoline engine with 6 cylinders in an Inline layout, Front, longitudinal placement, a Carburetor feed, a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. The two 3.0 MT versions are not the same car: one is 144 hp with boost No, the other is 233 hp with Turbo. Kerb weight is 1026 kg and the fuel tank is 55 litres on both. Fuel consumption, CO2, eco class, dimensions, ground clearance, wheels, rear suspension, rear brakes, fuel grade and valves per cylinder are not measured.
People searching tvr taimar specs, tvr taimar engine, tvr taimar turbo, tvr taimar performance and tvr taimar weight are looking at this pair of 3.0 MT cars. A V8 is not in the data: both versions are 6 / Inline. Sale prices, Autotrader/eBay listings and “for sale UK” stock are not measured here.
Generations
1 generation (1976–1979)
1 generation of the TVR Taimar covers 1976-01-01–1979-12-31. Body type: Coupe. Number of versions: 2, both labelled 3.0 MT. There is no restyling listed as a separate generation. Both versions share the same production window, the same Coupe body, the same 1026 kg kerb weight and the same 55-litre tank. The split inside the generation is engine output and boost: 3.0 MT 144 hp (No) versus 3.0 MT 233 hp (Turbo).
TVR Taimar specs and engine
Both engines are Gasoline, 2994 cm³, 6 cylinders, Inline, Front, longitudinal, Carburetor. Bore and stroke on both is 93.7 × 72.4. Gearbox on both is Manual, 4 speeds. Drive on both is RWD. Front suspension on both is Independent, spring. Front brakes on both are Disc.
| Version | hp | kW | rpm (hp) | Nm | rpm (Nm) | cm³ | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Gears | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 MT (144 hp) | 144 | 106 | 5000 | 233 | 5000 | 2994 | Gasoline | 6 | Inline | No | Manual | 4 | RWD |
| 3.0 MT (233 hp) | 233 | 171 | 5500 | 370 | 5500 | 2994 | Gasoline | 6 | Inline | Turbo | Manual | 4 | RWD |
3.0 MT (144 hp): power 144 hp / 106 kW at 5000 rpm; torque 233 Nm at 5000 rpm; boost No; compression ratio not measured; valves per cylinder not measured.
3.0 MT (233 hp): power 233 hp / 171 kW at 5500 rpm; torque 370 Nm at 5500 rpm; boost Turbo; compression ratio 8; valves per cylinder not measured.
Same displacement (2994), same cylinder count (6), same Inline layout and same Carburetor. The arithmetic gap is 89 hp (233 − 144) and 137 Nm (370 − 233). Peak power and torque on the Turbo 3.0 MT are both quoted at 5500 rpm; on the No-boost 3.0 MT both are quoted at 5000 rpm.
Fuel type (grade) is not measured on either version. That is why an “mpg” figure cannot be derived from this dataset even though people search tvr taimar economy.
Performance, 0–100 and mpg
3.0 MT (144 hp): 0–100 7.8; top speed 192. City / highway / combined consumption not measured. CO2 not measured. Eco class not measured.
3.0 MT (233 hp): 0–100 5.8; top speed 224. City / highway / combined consumption not measured. CO2 not measured. Eco class not measured.
The Turbo 3.0 MT (233 hp) is 2.0 seconds quicker to 100 (7.8 − 5.8) and 32 units of top speed higher (224 − 192) than the 3.0 MT (144 hp). Both keep RWD and a 4-speed Manual. Fuel use is not measured on either car, so this catalogue does not state mpg.
Dimensions, weight and tank
Kerb weight: 1026 on 3.0 MT (144 hp) and 1026 on 3.0 MT (233 hp). Difference: 0. Gross weight: not measured on both. Ground clearance: not measured on both. Wheel sizes: not measured on both. Fuel tank: 55 on both. Overall length, width, height and wheelbase: not measured. Rear suspension: not measured. Rear brakes: not measured. Front brakes: Disc. Front suspension: Independent, spring.
Searches for tvr taimar dimensions and tvr taimar weight therefore have a measured kerb mass (1026) and tank (55), and not measured for the rest of the size sheet.
TVR Taimar vs 3000M, problems, reliability
A 3000M comparison is not measured in this dataset: this page is the Taimar only. Problems and reliability (typical faults, parts, rust, electrics) are not measured. What is measured is the mechanical split: No boost at 144 hp versus Turbo at 233 hp, same 2994 Gasoline 6 Inline Carburetor package, same 1026 kg, same Manual 4 and RWD.
Which version to choose
Both cars in the data are named 3.0 MT. Choose by the number next to the name.
If the brief is the lower-output Coupe: 3.0 MT (144 hp) — 144 hp / 106 kW at 5000 rpm, 233 Nm at 5000 rpm, boost No, 0–100 7.8, top speed 192, compression not measured. Same 1026 kg, 55-litre tank, 4-speed Manual, RWD.
If the brief is the Turbo car people search as tvr taimar turbo specs: 3.0 MT (233 hp) — 233 hp / 171 kW at 5500 rpm, 370 Nm at 5500 rpm, boost Turbo, compression 8, 0–100 5.8, top speed 224. Same 1026 kg and 55-litre tank. Versus the 144 hp 3.0 MT that is +89 hp, +137 Nm, −2.0 on 0–100 and +32 on top speed, with no change in listed kerb weight.
Consumption, dimensions, wheels, clearance, gross weight, rear axle hardware, fuel grade and reliability scores stay not measured on both, so they do not decide the choice. Price and “for sale” stock are not measured.