Correct identification for a S2 2.9

[JimTC]

Hi

Just after some clarification regarding identitying S2 variants.

Can these be identified as 280S with a 2.9 engine, or should they be 290S? Or is 290 reserved for the S3?

I have a 1990 car in mind that has the former ID.

Thanks in advance.

[GreenV8S]

It's normal for them to be registered as a 280S. And the specs of the various versions, S1, S2 etc are not at all fixed. There are plenty of cars that are a blend of the different versions, as various upgrades made their way into the production line.

[frontfloater]

My 1989 S2 had a V5 designating it as a 290S. But if you read the opening chapters of Steve Heath's book about the S-series cars, he makes the point that there was no set system, and almost every combination exists. It seems to have been a case of "mix & match" across the S1, S1.5, S2 and later cars.

[JimTC]

Thanks for the really useful information!
Cheers

[ChazUwe]

Not unusual for them to have different info on the V5, good old TVR! Visual confirmation will obviously tell you which engine you have!