Discussion
Ted,
yes the car sounds as if it is great value for money for what you get, but by going up a few K (supposedly) you get the awseome design of the entry level Tusan, not the preambulator handled expensive version. What TVR should be aming for is an cheaper entry level car, the 30K mark, in order to get people to buy into the marque, as commented already. As a replacement for the Griff, the design is better, newer, fresher, the rear is still cluttered ****e though, 11 lights/reflectors. I agree with the YTS gib, extra refelectors on Tuscan S as well, is somebody missing the 'lights' up there? Suggestions for the new name of the car "illuamoraations".
They cost of both cars is the same, but (biiig But), bye bye V8 entry level, I honestly think that this is a shame.
But then again, on reflection (ahem), raise the price, make them more expensive and more exclusive and let them eat cake er..rubber, just don't add more spangley bits to the back!
D.D.
p.s. Dubbs, dash is better than Tuscans, the dials look like a Polar Bear showing a moonie.
quote:Yes, but the cars are sufficiently different to appeal to different people. You also get the same power in the base Tuscan in what must be a heavier car. Whilst a 'cheap' TVR is always desirable I don't think TVR are as wide of the mark as we all thought originally with the old Tomato.
Ted, yes the car sounds as if it is great value for money for what you get, but by going up a few K (supposedly) you get the awseome design of the entry level Tusan,
Looks miles better. Back end is still a bit bulky (maybe its for the 2 sets of golf clubs US market). Interesting that the front air intake doesnt require the cheesegrater of the Tuscan. I've always hated the cheesegrater - I think thats another reason that the Tuscan R looks so good - it doesnt have one. Shame they didnt use a decent promo colour - maybe a TVR dig at Tomato..?
Edited by andyr on Friday 27th April 18:08
The front end looks great now, but the bum is a bit big. No doubt there'll be several revisions in the next year, but it is important to remember that this is not the Griffith - it is meant to be a more civilised car, with more universal appeal. The ride and handling characteristics will be completely different, as will the engine response and power delivery. It isn't perfect, but it would be pointless and retrograde to "put a Griffith rear end" on it - it you want that, go and buy a Griff, whilst you still can! lets have a sweep on the 0-60, and 0-100. My guess, if the track's dry (unlikely), is 3.9 and 9.6. 
Just got back from the NEC - The Tamora is just WICKED, with a capital WI! It is far better in the flesh than the photos, and just loks BADDD!! Loads of room inside, nice thin composite seats, which do articulate, gorgeous dials, and a big "SPEED SIX" at last visible in the engine bay. Go and see it, and start saving!! Incidentally, was that you, PetrolTed, with the Pistonheads jacket on?
The rump really does look much better live, than on the photos. The splitter/spoiler at the back doesn't look bolted on, though the moulding for the reflectors and lights is a bit fussy, but it's matt black, so doesn't really show. The exhaust should have been mounted a little further into the bodywork, with the tailpipes more prominent, but hey, I love it, and the new rear is much better than the original.
Oh well I've done it.
I've changed my Tuscan Order to a Tamora.
I haven't seen the car in the flesh, but the new photos make it look more aggressive. The front is very good, although the back still looks a bit fussy.
If its lighter than the Tuscan as promised then it should have about the same power to weight ratio as the Tuscan RR. I also much prefer the old convertible roof rather than the rollbar/roof/removable rear screen of the Tuscan.
Guy R
Good call, Guyr - I was tempted to go for a second hand Tuscan recently, by my dealer, who was concerned that there may still be a long wait for the Tamora, but it just wasn't my kind of car - not a true ragtop, was the main problem, and oh, I don't know, just didn't FEEL right - know what I mean? Since seeing the new Tamora, I know I've made the right decision in waitng.
Hi all
I went to the Sportscar show up at Brum on Saturday - and I think....
Tamora2 is a huge improvement over Tamora1 (at NEC) - loosing the chrome bits at the front works for me. Could try the rear bits too (?) A REAL improvement. And the rear - have TVR discovered a wind tunnel? That kind of stuff never used to bother them! That'll be racing improving the breed and all that...I guess!
Does anybody know if the steering and suspension/damping will be like the Tuscan? If so - could catch some people out - if you REALLY get a wiggle on (as they say) like the Tuscan (even with Red Rose pack......) Espeacially if they are 'upgrading' to a Tuscan....
BUT - the verdict is....
GONG! It's a hit!
quote:Yes, they have done wind tunnel testing at British Aerospace, at Wharton, near Preston, for the Tamora and Tuscan. And yes, the suspension is a modified Tuscan set-up, designed to be "more forgiving on the limit". I've had my letter from my dealer this morning to go and view/spec the Tamora ready for my order to be built. At last!!
And the rear - have TVR discovered a wind tunnel? Does anybody know if the steering and suspension/damping will be like the Tuscan?
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