T350C ON TOP GEAR!!

[Aland]

Just seen the T350C on top gear this evening, looked very impressive going round the track and pulled a good time to (1m 29secs).
Whats every one else think to it's smooth lines and wild back end? it's already grown on me.

[markqelise]

Yep want one - probably going to get one.

[alan_driver]

Very nice, like the lights at the back, very massarati (sp?)

[julianhj]

(waynesworldmodeon)

It will be mine... Oh yes, it WILL be mine...

(waynesworldmodeoff)

[apache]

I imagine the dealerships will have a few second hand Tamoras next year, apart from the name it has to be the bestest TVR to date

[bloggs]

Looks a very, very, very tasty car but I think I will still need to see it in the 'flesh' so to speak. Interesting name from JC though, anyone come up with a better one 'ow about TVR Caeos to start it off........

[HarryW]

Ah ha, glad it's not just me that seems to come round corners backwards . I obviously have something in common with stig and its not just the language .
Looked rather impressive to me, I would imagine in 'race trim' it will be an seriously quick track car.

Harry

[shadowninja]

looked great, not sure about the sound... bit muted. still not sure about that rear either. one thing that I did wonder about was someone said "with the proven speed six engine"... proven to be what? be unreliable? (judging from what I've read on this forum)

[Scooby_Mancheste]

Cr*p.......missed it!

Anyone know the exact time of the lap and was the Esprit on the track too?

Cheers

[alan_driver]

Scooby_Mancheste said: Cr*p.......missed it!

Anyone know the exact time of the lap and was the Esprit on the track too?

Cheers

1.32 i think


>> Edited by alan_driver on Sunday 29th December 23:16

[flasher]

Scooby_Mancheste said: Cr*p.......missed it!

Anyone know the exact time of the lap and was the Esprit on the track too?

Cheers

Looked awesome on the road!! I'm off to the dealers to spec mine up tomorrow, that finally made my mind up, lets hope they have their demo ready for me....

Lap time was 1.28. quicker than the Murceilago. Lap time of the Lotus Esprit was a very good 1.32.

A shame Clarkson wasted 10 minutes whining about the name instead of talking about the car. twat!

[bennno]

Scooby_Mancheste said: Cr*p.......missed it!

Anyone know the exact time of the lap and was the Esprit on the track too?

Cheers

Espirit was 1M32, Noble was 1M33 in the wet!

T350C was 1M28sec on race settings, 1M29 or normal (ie as fast as the new lambo

Bennno

[Scooby_Mancheste]

Wow, cheers everyone.

So did they do 2 laps in the T350C?(bit confused here)

The ache for TVR ownership grows with every new model

[alan_driver]

Scooby_Mancheste said: Wow, cheers everyone.

So did they do 2 laps in the T350C?(bit confused here)

The ache for TVR ownership grows with every new model

They only showed one, i think. but they will have done it for both to obtain the times. I think they often do more than one lap anyway so stig can get the feel for the car. Also it sometimes shows the full lap, and also some 'hickups' afterwards, which dont seem to be the same lap as the one they use to get the time.

if that makes sense.

[Scooby_Mancheste]

alan_driver said:

Scooby_Mancheste said: Wow, cheers everyone.

So did they do 2 laps in the T350C?(bit confused here)

The ache for TVR ownership grows with every new model

They only showed one, i think. but they will have done it for both to obtain the times. I think they often do more than one lap anyway so stig can get the feel for the car. Also it sometimes shows the full lap, and also some 'hickups' afterwards, which dont seem to be the same lap as the one they use to get the time.

if that makes sense.

Cheers again

What was the difference between the settings(race and normal)

[alan_driver]

Harder and softer suspension, respectivly. Apart from that i dont think there was any difference.

[christof]

So which car was tested, the silver or the green beastie...

Christof*have finished the specs of his new toy*

[EdT]

It was the green one.

I thought it sounded good (only 'good' though - I'm spoilt with v8 soundtrack).

Still cant cope with the rear of the car. It will take a while - I'm only starting to accept the front of the Tuscan. I wish the rear lights were more akin to those on the 440 - think they look fab.

I've got most on tape still - if I've got time I'll stick some up on my site.

Regards, Ed

[luca brazzi]

I'll try to put up a clip from tonight's show....quality may not be great, but for those who missed it, it's surely better than nothing....

Standby and I'll post a link...
LB

[darrent]

Christof,

What did you opt for in the end for the new beastie??!?!