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TVR Griffith 500Photography coming soon
Raw British V8 muscle in a fiberglass body. No ABS, no traction control, no airbags — just a 340hp V8 in a 1060kg car. Terrifying and addictive.
History
Peter Wheeler's TVR built cars for enthusiasts who found Porsches too clinical. The Griffith used a Rover V8 in a tubular steel chassis with a fiberglass body, no electronic aids whatsoever. The result was one of the fastest 0-60 cars of the 1990s and one of the most dangerous.
Production & Heritage
Production Total2,200
DesignerTVR Engineering
Production Period1993–2002
Estimated Value$30K–$55K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine5.0L V8 (Rover V8)
Power340 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque475 Nm
0–60 mph4.1 sec
Top Speed257 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T5)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,060 kg
BodyTubular steel backbone chassis, fiberglass body
Engine Details
Engine CodeRover V8 5.0
Displacement5.0L (4,988 cc)
Bore x Stroke94 x 90 mm
Compression9.8:1
Valves2 per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel SystemLucas 14CUX injection
Performance
0–100 km/h4.1 sec
0–60 mph4.1 sec
Top Speed257 km/h
Weight-to-Power3.1 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length3,962 mm
Width1,905 mm
Height1,200 mm
Wheelbase2,286 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs
Front BrakesVentilated disc
Rear BrakesVentilated disc
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted
Capacity
Fuel Tank63 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
