Why not! Tuscan in US?
Discussion
Just read in the Feb 7, 2004 issue of Autocar that TVR production for 2003 was 871 vehicles. I believe their high point was around 1500 vehicles. Seems to me that TVR would have little difficulty moving 1,000 vehicles in the USA--which would bring TVR over/near maximum capacity. Is TVR doing okay? Are they making a profit (that is what it is all about)? Are they waiting to see how the Elise does before they take the plunge?
The Autocar issue featured the Elise as well--Autocar didn't look down their nose at the Elise changes that will be coming to the USA in a couple of months...
The Autocar issue featured the Elise as well--Autocar didn't look down their nose at the Elise changes that will be coming to the USA in a couple of months...
TVR makes a relatively modest profit, but it does make one !
They have a little money in the bank too, and not too much debt.
The main worry would be the high costs of preparing a car for US sale ( crash testing, engineering airbags and stuff ) and the costs of establishing a dealer network.
I doubt if they could afford it without borrowing.
On the other hand, this is 'nt stopping Noble from making a deal and finishing off the cars in the US. Mind you, Noble have the same engines you guys would find in a Taurus ! TVR would have to ship over engine spares and kit to support the cars...
Personally, I don't think TVR can afford NOT to get involved in overseas markets - they are surely vulnerable if the Uk economy goes down..but then I'm not Peter Wheeler..
They have a little money in the bank too, and not too much debt.
The main worry would be the high costs of preparing a car for US sale ( crash testing, engineering airbags and stuff ) and the costs of establishing a dealer network.
I doubt if they could afford it without borrowing.
On the other hand, this is 'nt stopping Noble from making a deal and finishing off the cars in the US. Mind you, Noble have the same engines you guys would find in a Taurus ! TVR would have to ship over engine spares and kit to support the cars...
Personally, I don't think TVR can afford NOT to get involved in overseas markets - they are surely vulnerable if the Uk economy goes down..but then I'm not Peter Wheeler..
toppstuff said:
TVR makes a relatively modest profit, but it does make one !
They have a little money in the bank too, and not too much debt.
The main worry would be the high costs of preparing a car for US sale ( crash testing, engineering airbags and stuff ) and the costs of establishing a dealer network.
I doubt if they could afford it without borrowing.
Personally, I don't think TVR can afford NOT to get involved in overseas markets - they are surely vulnerable if the Uk economy goes down..but then I'm not Peter Wheeler..
In this months EVO within the info regarding Lotus and the Toyota engine, it mentions about engines doing 120,000 miles without even a cambelt change. This is part of the "durability" process that is required for the USA. Oh, and it mentions between 12-20 cars in crash testing etc...
TVR do also tend to push things straight away. How many years have BMW made a straight 6 engine before the bhp/litre of e.g. the M3 nowadays...
RichardD said:
TVR makes a relatively modest profit, but it does make one !
They have a little money in the bank too, and not too much debt.
The main worry would be the high costs of preparing a car for US sale ( crash testing, engineering airbags and stuff ) and the costs of establishing a dealer network.
I doubt if they could afford it without borrowing.
Personally, I don't think TVR can afford NOT to get involved in overseas markets - they are surely vulnerable if the Uk economy goes down..but then I'm not Peter Wheeler..
In this months EVO within the info regarding Lotus and the Toyota engine, it mentions about engines doing 120,000 miles without even a cambelt change. This is part of the "durability" process that is required for the USA. Oh, and it mentions between 12-20 cars in crash testing etc...
TVR do also tend to push things straight away. How many years have BMW made a straight 6 engine before the bhp/litre of e.g. the M3 nowadays...
TVR engines don't have use cambelts so they wouldn't have any to change.
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