1987 TVR 390se Manual
VIC • Private
13
Odometer159,156km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Sensible offers considered but please look at the asking price before you submit a realistic offer.
Stunning car in great condition that will turn heads every time you drive it. Sounds amazing and drives perfectly.
98868 Miles on the clock and accelerates like a rocket. Ready to use and have some fun. Not a show winning car but a very good usable example. Full fiberglass body so no worrying about rust. Car was bought in the UK and imported to Australia. Has been part of a private collection, but we now need space for other projects, and she needs to go to a new owner that will appreciate what it is. We can deliver the car to you anywhere in Australia at a cost to the buyer. Any questions feel free to ask.
The TVR 390SE is a sports car designed and built by TVR. It was introduced in October 1984. It featured many novelties not found in other 'Wedge' TVRs before and was also the most powerful one yet. It never received British Type Approval, so technically speaking the 390SE was just a 350i with special equipment fitted.
TVR Engineering worked with Andy Rouse, a Rover Tuning specialist to produce a blueprinted engine, turning out an extra 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS), taking it to a claimed 275 bhp (205 kW; 279 PS). The engine achieved these numbers by using some very interesting improvements such as an increased capacity of the engine to 3,905 cc, high lift camshafts, gas flowed cylinder heads with large valves and Cosworth machined pistons. A stronger clutch, limited slip differential and wider Yokohama tyres were fitted to help get the extra power down onto the road.
The styling of the car was also improved - or at any rate made more aggressive - with a deeper front air dam, and a rear under body aerofoil. Subsequent updating saw the bodyshell gain flared wheelarches and different sills. Ventilated front disc brakes and fifteen inch wheels were part of the package as well. A Series 2 car appeared in 1988 with the most obvious difference being a rounder nose.
Production of the modified Rover V8 was handled by different engineering companies throughout the car's life with most units being produced by North Coventry Kawasaki (NCK); which company was subsequently purchased by TVR to become their in-house engine division, TVR Power. About 100 390SEs were built.
Owing to the United Kingdom 'Type Approval' rules, it was not economical for TVR to homologate the small-volume 390SE as a separate model from their more common '350i' so the customer was invoiced for the car and engine work separately. Therefore most 390SEs are officially registered as 3.5 litre cars.
Car details
øVehicle description
Roadster 2dr Man 5sp 3.9i [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Cream Red
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.9L
Registration plate
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Build date
December 1987
Compliance date
December 1987
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18781875
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3905cc
Engine Size (L)
3.9L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
10.5
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
205.0kW @ 5500rpm
Torque
366Nm @ 3500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
178.3kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4013mm
Width
1728mm
Height
1205mm
Wheelbase
2387mm
Track Front
1450mm
Track Rear
1480mm
Kerb Weight
1150kg
Other
Launch Year
1987
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1987-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Banned
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Campbellfield, VIC 3061
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