1986 TVR 280i

1986 Other Makes 1986 TVR 280i Convertible: Tasmin Wedge Convertible 2-Door Description

1986 TVR 280i Convertible

24,811Miles

Also known as the Tasmin & the Wedge

** Coming Out of a Private Collection from Georgia **

TVR 280i offers Hand-Built Exclusivity married to Ford Mechanical Reliability!

Your Chance to Own a High-Performance English Sports Car!

Background Info...

The TVR Tasmin/280i originally debuted at the Belgian Motor Show in 1980, with productionrangingfrom '80-'87.
This was the first in TVR's "Wedge" series- thebody style was radical changed from previousTVR modelswith hard angles & razor-edges.
Total production of the V6 Wedges reached 1,167 cars; 862 of which were convertibles. It is estimated that 400-500 cars reached the U.S.
The Tasmin/280i was not made available in the States until late '82, & thenTVR dropped Tasmin from the name in '83.

145-horsepower German Ford "Cologne" 2.8L V6, with Bosch Fuel Injection

fyi- the German Ford V6 engine had been reduced from 160 to 145 horsepower in order to comply with strict US emission control regulations, and consequently the 0-60 mph increased from 7.8 to 10 seconds.

Convertible or Targa Top (can be stowed in trunk)

New Tires (less than 500 miles)

Extensive maintenance records, TVR 280i Workshop Manual & TVR Owners Handbook included (see pic)

Specifications

Engine: OHV V6, cast-iron block & heads

Fuel System: Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection

Transmission: 4-Speed Ford Manual

Steering: Rack & Pinion

Performance: 0-60mph 10sec

Production: 862 Convertibles

Body: Steel Chassis & Fiberglass Body

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