The TVR S Series 1st Gen was offered from 1987 – 1995 as a convertible. This generation spans 6 variants, with power ranging from 148 to 240 hp.
Performance Pick

TVR S Series V8S
240 hp · 0-60 in 4.7s · 18.4 mpg
Practicality Pick

TVR S Series S3
168 hp · 0-60 in 6.6s · 22.4 mpg
convertible

Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed133 – 148 mph
0-60 mph4.7 – 6.9 s
Power148 – 240 hp
Economy14 – 22 mpg
Weight1,984 – 2,337 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (6)
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1987–1989
S Series
S Convertible
$21,000 – $23,000
148
hp
2
seats
13.8
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1989–1990
S Series
S2
$24,000 – $26,000
168
hp
2
seats
19.9
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1990–1993
S Series
S3
$30,000 – $35,000
168
hp
2
seats
22.4
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1991–1993
S Series
V8S
$41,000 – $43,000
240
hp
2
seats
18.4
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1993–1995
S Series
S3 V8
$33,000 – $36,000
237
hp
2
seats
17.5
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTVR1993–1995
S Series
S3C
$27,000 – $30,000
166
hp
2
seats
22.1
mpg
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