New TVR still under wraps!
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Erbert said:
...Aston Martin drop a third-party engine in and lob in the infotainment system and controls, then hike the price by 30% and no-one seems to question it?
You obviously don't visit the Aston Pistonhead pages or in indeed the AMOC forum. Many, many people are questioning the use of Mercedes engines... Anyone getting upset over Aston using a Mercedes engine when they've been using German engines out of a Ford owned factory in Cologne ever since most people on PH have been buying the cars is a a bit daft. But it does show just how important it was for Aston to negotiate into their engine deal with Ford the right to place their name above the factory door. Just shows the importance of getting thebmarketing right rather than the product as far as most consumers are concerned.
DonkeyApple said:
Anyone getting upset over Aston using a Mercedes engine when they've been using German engines out of a Ford owned factory in Cologne ever since most people on PH have been buying the cars is a a bit daft.
As may be, I was simply answering the previous poster's point. Erbert said:
Why is it that when new TVR said they would use a tweaked third-party engine there were lots of people saying how can they charge so much for a 'kit-car', yet Aston Martin drop a third-party engine in and lob in the infotainment system and controls, then hike the price by 30% and no-one seems to question it? Not saying it the Merc kit isn't a big improvement over the previous incarnation, just wondering why it's more acceptable to many.
Because a Mercedes or AMG engine is perceived as advanced, slightly exclusive and premium priced, used by pagani etc. A Ford modular engine from a mustang doesn't really have the same ring to it...Talk to a Speed Six owner and ask them how they feel about their "bespoke" engine that needs rebuilding every 5 minutes.
I am really pleased that TVR went with the Ford V8, it's a great unit and will probably have more character than the McLaren / Ricardo V8 that powers every single one of the modern macs. They seem to get away with it for cars costing 2/3 times as much, TVR will be fine.
Now I come to think of it, the M838 was originally made for Nissan!
I am really pleased that TVR went with the Ford V8, it's a great unit and will probably have more character than the McLaren / Ricardo V8 that powers every single one of the modern macs. They seem to get away with it for cars costing 2/3 times as much, TVR will be fine.
Now I come to think of it, the M838 was originally made for Nissan!
stlol said:
barchetta_boy said:
Talk to a Speed Six owner and ask them how they feel about their "bespoke" engine that needs rebuilding every 5 minutes.
Yawn, not that old chestnut again. ??Nevertheless, engine making is so specialised that it really does seem sensible to leave it to the big boys.
I really don’t see a modern car buyer being that fussed about the oily bits under the bonnet of an Aston Martin that looks and sounds great.
christof said:
It's stunning, seems that I've made the right decision on placing an order for it :-)
Here's Shmee's take on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0wIAAMFZw
Ok I don't usually like AM's as they seem to just look a little bit "mature person".. but this .. this one looks pretty awesome. If thats what the new TVR had been like, I would have held out for one.Here's Shmee's take on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0wIAAMFZw
barchetta_boy said:
Talk to a Speed Six owner and ask them how they feel about their "bespoke" engine that needs rebuilding every 5 minutes.
Yep happy to speak to anyone about my 2 Speed Sixes - that neither have needed a rebuild, both have be awesome, utterly reliable, spine tingling a full chat and evil sounding as hell - and docile as a pussy cat (well a noisy pussy cat) when needed.Not overly enamoured with the choice of V8 for the new TVR. Its no AJP V8 for sure. Hopefully Cosworth will have injected some character into it
christof said:
I lasted about 2 seconds into that. What an annoying t
t. m4tti said:
christof said:
It's stunning, seems that I've made the right decision on placing an order for it :-)
Here's Shmee's take on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0wIAAMFZw
Ok I don't usually like AM's as they seem to just look a little bit "mature person".. but this .. this one looks pretty awesome. If thats what the new TVR had been like, I would have held out for one.Here's Shmee's take on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0wIAAMFZw
That’s the problem for the griffith though. There are loads of really beautiful cars from established manufacturers in their price bracket.
It’s not really raw (or cheap) enough for most people wanting a tvr and not established enough for people wanting an Aston or a Porsche.
BJWoods said:
really disappointed to see Aston using the Mercedes sat nav/controls.. hate them, why not just have a touchscreen
among my cars the only one with touchscreen sat nav is the Boxster and it's pretty well impossible to use. Fortunately there's also a knob which has a scroll and push facility which is much easier to use. I dislike touchscreen when driving because it's distracting trying to focus one's finger on the spot and difficult having pointed one's finger to keep it on the spot while traversing bumps on the road 
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swisstoni said:
stlol said:
barchetta_boy said:
Talk to a Speed Six owner and ask them how they feel about their "bespoke" engine that needs rebuilding every 5 minutes.
Yawn, not that old chestnut again. ??Byker28i said:
swisstoni said:
stlol said:
barchetta_boy said:
Talk to a Speed Six owner and ask them how they feel about their "bespoke" engine that needs rebuilding every 5 minutes.
Yawn, not that old chestnut again. ??I've always found them to be very good to deal with. Anyway, your colleague should check out their site for the latest info.
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