TVR Rises Yet Again
It seems that TVR has once again risen from the depths to launch the 2008 Sagaris, a revised version of the original. Though still a prototype, the car is currently being readied for production. It features an updated hood and splitter along with new five-spoke nineteen-inch wheels and a re-tuned rear suspension. The engine on the new Sagaris will not change from its original 4.0-liter straight-six.
As for the interior, TVR has tried a more sedate approach instead of its rather "unique" interiors from the past by redesigning the instrument cluster and fitting in a new set of seats and adding satellite navigation. This new Sagaris has also been built in the left hand-drive configuration to be exported internationally as promised back in 2006 by TVR big boss Nikolai Smolenski. "My intention is to expand the sales and distribution of TVR cars throughout Europe, the rest of the world and USA markets is a key part of the business strategy of the company," said Smolenski.
If it ever does make it to U.S shores, expect the price to be more than $135,142 (based on European figures).
+ World Car Fans: TVR Production Restarts - 2008 Sagaris Presented
Comments
Anonymous
In view of the present oil price explosion, it would still be wonderful to listen to raw power even if inside your garage. Economy and efficiency causes plenty of motors to look very similar and silent... Indeed tyre noise at speeds over 60mph surpases engine 'voice'...
I always regarded TVR models as the remnant of an era when I was too young to appreciate. Hopefully build quality and reliability will be a strong point during (and after)the revival period.
Ducati Minor
Tragic that TVR enjoyed a revival in the 1990s with the likes of the acclaimed Griffith 500 (my favorite car of the decade), only to falter again in the 2000s. I don't know what to make of a new line of TVRs, as I didn't care for the vehicles it left with. TVR's only chance for success is expanding its market beyond the British Isles, gather added status on the Continent, try to establish a presence in the US, and take advantage of the new venues in Asia.
Steve
I just adore the fact that they've stayed true to the large displacement inline-6's. Just love it. Seems to be just about the perfect sports car motor...
"There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.”
- Ernest Hemingway
Ducati Minor
The Griffith employed a Ford V-8. It has been the British body/American engine combo that Brits have become fond of since the years of the Shelby Cobra.
mjsguzzi
TVR used the aluminium Rover V8 in Griffith and others of its range (originaly a GM engine). Very early TVRs had ford V6. TVR replaced the Rover engine with a V8 designed in house and different from most in having a flat plane crank thus not sounding like a traditional V8.
Redshark
Check it out: sweet Griffith 500 Music. Turn your speakers up! (I hope this works).
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/TVR-Griffith-500-nice_44259.htm
John
Post new comment