RE: TVR Confirms 'Vette Power For New Roadster
Discussion
I'd think Morgans could have airbags in all markets as they've done the tests for the US.
See this newsletter (page 2)
Link opens a .pdf file directly.
http://www.morgan-cars.nl/nmg/up/ZwgmteeHiC_MORGAN...
See this newsletter (page 2)
Link opens a .pdf file directly.
http://www.morgan-cars.nl/nmg/up/ZwgmteeHiC_MORGAN...
JR said:
dvs_dave said:
I don't see how it cannot be a lot more expensive to make than the Speed 6?
Try writing down all of the parts and the assembly for each engine. V8 has two heads but each is smaller. S6 with 24valves and FFs is a lot more complex. Line boring, etc. for 6 cyls is more difficult than 4.5. Overall there's not a lot in it. There's a reason why the V8 rebuilds are cheaper than the S6 ones.
cramorra said:
How many "new Tvrs" with big yank engines were in Goodwood then?????
OH god what have I opened up here???I just wanted to know if they were there : NO
what car they presented: NONE
to see (regardless of engine likes),
whether TVR might be alive: ER- NO
So file TVR - closed
I have wished them luck and was always listening to news and I understand that things take time - but you do not leak out a display if it won't happen (I know it was never ever confirmed but they should have strongly denied it when it first leaked, ideally with a more realistic date)
Fact is there PR was always s
t- another reason why there engine debakel cost so much reputation (see BMW Vanos and Porsche Watercooled engines or Mercedes ELK testfor how to do this right )
Blown2CV said:
900T-R said:
dinkel said:
Even a small and light car like the 'new'Elise has an airbag . . .
Tha's one of the reasons it's not so light anymore these days, though... 
ah, this works better...forget that above.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/...
said:
IS this the car that could finally herald the resurrection of TVR? Our amazing image shows how a new roadster, with a Corvette V8 engine, could look.
Although plans to build the model in eastern Germany have fallen at the final hurdle, the company has vowed to fight on – and could produce it on its own in the UK. TVR bosses had been in talks with FMS, the owner of Gullwing – which produces a modern-day Mercedes 300SL – but were unable to agree terms.
The two parties had been working towards a joint venture, which would have seen the emergence of a powerful new roadster. This car was designed by TVR man David Martin, who based himself at the Gullwing factory in Germany to build a prototype.
Gullwing chief Jurgen Mohr – a former TVR owner – would have been well placed to build the car, which took shape as a wider-bodied open-top designed to use the Corvette V8. In the end, Mohr and TVR boss Nikolai Smolenski couldn’t agree a deal, but the firm remains positive that a new car is possible, and is continuing its efforts to put it into production.
“It would be desirable to build it in the UK, and we’re keeping our options open,” said TVR secretary James Oxley.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/...
Although plans to build the model in eastern Germany have fallen at the final hurdle, the company has vowed to fight on – and could produce it on its own in the UK. TVR bosses had been in talks with FMS, the owner of Gullwing – which produces a modern-day Mercedes 300SL – but were unable to agree terms.
The two parties had been working towards a joint venture, which would have seen the emergence of a powerful new roadster. This car was designed by TVR man David Martin, who based himself at the Gullwing factory in Germany to build a prototype.
Gullwing chief Jurgen Mohr – a former TVR owner – would have been well placed to build the car, which took shape as a wider-bodied open-top designed to use the Corvette V8. In the end, Mohr and TVR boss Nikolai Smolenski couldn’t agree a deal, but the firm remains positive that a new car is possible, and is continuing its efforts to put it into production.
“It would be desirable to build it in the UK, and we’re keeping our options open,” said TVR secretary James Oxley.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/...
lol 
I'm sure they won't build it like that on the picture's...
well ok maybe to make a easy restart they use a lot of the Sagaris, and later they bring I hope a complete new TVR looking a bit like this would suite me...nice
for passing time here some history the TVR Tina and others...did not know about a few...
http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/tvrtina.html
I'm sure they won't build it like that on the picture's...
well ok maybe to make a easy restart they use a lot of the Sagaris, and later they bring I hope a complete new TVR looking a bit like this would suite me...nice
for passing time here some history the TVR Tina and others...did not know about a few...
http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/tvrtina.html
dinkel said:
JonRB said:
Dear god, Auto Express don't half write some ste. That's just reminded me why I don't buy it.
It's just an editors idea rendered in Photoshop . . . nothing real will happen.te. That's just reminded me why I don't buy it. GTRene said:
lol
I'm sure they won't build it like that on the picture's...
well ok maybe to make a easy restart they use a lot of the Sagaris, and later they bring I hope a complete new TVR looking a bit like this would suite me...nice
for passing time here some history the TVR Tina and others...did not know about a few...
http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/tvrtina.html
Named after Gerry Marshall's daughter. A man who was infinitely more involved in the history and survival of TVR than anyone ever appreciates. I'm sure they won't build it like that on the picture's...
well ok maybe to make a easy restart they use a lot of the Sagaris, and later they bring I hope a complete new TVR looking a bit like this would suite me...nice
for passing time here some history the TVR Tina and others...did not know about a few...
http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/tvrtina.html
If TVR really want to make it in the USA then they have a lot of PR to do:
http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
fatbutt said:
If TVR really want to make it in the USA then they have a lot of PR to do:
http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
Who gives a toss about the US, http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
TVRMARKUB said:
fatbutt said:
If TVR really want to make it in the USA then they have a lot of PR to do:
http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
Who gives a toss about the US, http://jalopnik.com/5637720/the-story-of-tvr-as-it...
For those of you who aren't familiar with Jalopnik, its kinda the the US version of PH
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