RE: Drive the TVR Sagaris round Silverstone
Monday 21st March 2005
Drive the TVR Sagaris round Silverstone
GP circuit to host TVR ride-drive sessions
Tuesday 29th March will see the track debut at Silverstone of the new TVR Sagaris.
Local dealer Silverstone TVR has announced that, if you drive one of the following cars and you live in the Central England region, you could get the chance to drive the new Sagaris round the GP circuit. The ride/drive session for potential customers will be accompanied by two-time Tuscan Challenge driver Steve Guglielmi.
- Noble
- Lotus Exige
- BMW M3
- BMW M3 CSL
- Porsche GT2/GT3/GT3RS
If you don’t drive one of the cars mentioned, please contact Silverstone TVR to discuss eligibility.
Places are limited so potential customers should go here: www.silverstonetvr.co.uk or call 01327 855772
Discussion
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I mentioned I saw this in a previous thread.
Spoke to the guys at Silverstone, bascially a Sagaris test drive, but on the track! how cool is that, I explained I didn't have any of the cars mentioned and this wasn't a problem.
Sent in my application, can't wait for next Tuesday
I mentioned I saw this in a previous thread.
Spoke to the guys at Silverstone, bascially a Sagaris test drive, but on the track! how cool is that, I explained I didn't have any of the cars mentioned and this wasn't a problem.
Sent in my application, can't wait for next Tuesday
...any places left? 
Hi Simon,
Competition is always good for the breed and even better for the customer. The opportunity to compare first hand is too good to miss and the guys at Silverstone TVR are to be congratulated on setting up the opportunity - a first for a dealer to show such an initiative? They also did a good job getting people out in the car despite the fog closing the track for most of the morning. A bit chilly but well worth the effort of attending.
Thanks for the link to the article, I'll read it with interest.
Competition is always good for the breed and even better for the customer. The opportunity to compare first hand is too good to miss and the guys at Silverstone TVR are to be congratulated on setting up the opportunity - a first for a dealer to show such an initiative? They also did a good job getting people out in the car despite the fog closing the track for most of the morning. A bit chilly but well worth the effort of attending.
Thanks for the link to the article, I'll read it with interest.
Hi Washy:
Good to see you today. See link below...
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=26&t=166404
I don't feel inclined to rib Noble anyway (vive la difference!) as I genuinely believe the car world is richer - and more fun! - for having specialist marques.
P.
Good to see you today. See link below...
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=26&t=166404
I don't feel inclined to rib Noble anyway (vive la difference!) as I genuinely believe the car world is richer - and more fun! - for having specialist marques.
P.
Had a great morning at Silverstone and thanks to all concerned 
It was a little overwhelming having both my first drive of a TVR and my first drive on the GP circuit at Silverstone at the same time
But I managed to keep it out of the kitty litter.
First impressions are good
The car will now be a contender for my next "plaything"
Having driven the Noble as well (not the 400) i'm just pleased that we have such choice here in the UK and it's not essential to look to Europe for our pleasures
Thanks again TVR Silverstone I will be in touch....
It was a little overwhelming having both my first drive of a TVR and my first drive on the GP circuit at Silverstone at the same time
But I managed to keep it out of the kitty litter.
First impressions are good
The car will now be a contender for my next "plaything"
Having driven the Noble as well (not the 400) i'm just pleased that we have such choice here in the UK and it's not essential to look to Europe for our pleasures
Thanks again TVR Silverstone I will be in touch....
micknall said:Thought that was just another cheap "let's knock TVR" comment from an envious owner of some other sports car, but then I saw your occupation...
...might be worth reading this week's Autocar twin-test between the Sagaris and the Noble M400 before you bother!
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Rule 1:- Don't knock the competition, it shows they've got you rattled.
Rich... I also think it is great we have a choice.
I think they're both great cars, very close in terms of performance/handling. Maybe the Noble has the edge. However, it is just an edge. Owning a 50k car is about more than just whether it's a micro second quicker to 60 or 0.001g better on a certain bend (read the US mags and the whole world seems to revolve around g forces and rather unrealistic 0-60 times for all kinds of cars). The Noble is a Fantastic car to drive. So is the TVR. But how often are you going to use that 0.2 seconds to 60mph or that tiny fraction of cornering G on a public road? In real-life I think the outright performance is less of an issue and day-to-day ability come into play - where TVR excel. In addition, the Noble has no boot and is much less practical than the hatchback TVR. We're going down to the South of France in a few weeks time - I'd never convince the girlfriend to go in a Noble (similar to an Elise/Caterfield in her book), but she prefers to take my TVR to her Audi even. This is what I mean - useability.
This is where I think the difference between the cars lies: Sit in a Noble and it is nicely screwed together and feels the part for a track monster. However, it doesn't feel a special place, whereas a TVR does. See a Noble on the street and it looks great, see a TVR on the street (esp. a Sagaris) and you see people mouthing "what the flock?!?" (in a good way).
>> Edited by targarama on Wednesday 30th March 09:40
I think they're both great cars, very close in terms of performance/handling. Maybe the Noble has the edge. However, it is just an edge. Owning a 50k car is about more than just whether it's a micro second quicker to 60 or 0.001g better on a certain bend (read the US mags and the whole world seems to revolve around g forces and rather unrealistic 0-60 times for all kinds of cars). The Noble is a Fantastic car to drive. So is the TVR. But how often are you going to use that 0.2 seconds to 60mph or that tiny fraction of cornering G on a public road? In real-life I think the outright performance is less of an issue and day-to-day ability come into play - where TVR excel. In addition, the Noble has no boot and is much less practical than the hatchback TVR. We're going down to the South of France in a few weeks time - I'd never convince the girlfriend to go in a Noble (similar to an Elise/Caterfield in her book), but she prefers to take my TVR to her Audi even. This is what I mean - useability.
This is where I think the difference between the cars lies: Sit in a Noble and it is nicely screwed together and feels the part for a track monster. However, it doesn't feel a special place, whereas a TVR does. See a Noble on the street and it looks great, see a TVR on the street (esp. a Sagaris) and you see people mouthing "what the flock?!?" (in a good way).
>> Edited by targarama on Wednesday 30th March 09:40
Not knocking the competition now, and I never have done in the past.
Specialised cars like TVRs and Nobles will always polarise opinions and passions, so I hardly made my (light-hearted) post with the intention of attracting sales for the M400!
Apologies if my one-liner caused offence.
Simon Hucknall
Press Officer
Noble Automotive Ltd.
Specialised cars like TVRs and Nobles will always polarise opinions and passions, so I hardly made my (light-hearted) post with the intention of attracting sales for the M400!
Apologies if my one-liner caused offence.
Simon Hucknall
Press Officer
Noble Automotive Ltd.
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