Is a Tamora better than a Griff?
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Andy...hmmm!
The only definitive answer is to go and drive a Tamora. Think it was touted as a Griff replacement at launch.
In terms of 'packaging' the Tamora is about the same - interior an update on the 'swoops' of the Griff.
It's the engine that is the biggest difference - revvier and a different backbeat out of the pipes. Having said that, differences between a good RV8 500 versus the Speed 6 are negligible at UK driving speeds. It's only when your past 90-100 mph that the Sp6 is significantly faster due to its higher rev limits.
Good luck with your search.
Nick
The only definitive answer is to go and drive a Tamora. Think it was touted as a Griff replacement at launch.
In terms of 'packaging' the Tamora is about the same - interior an update on the 'swoops' of the Griff.
It's the engine that is the biggest difference - revvier and a different backbeat out of the pipes. Having said that, differences between a good RV8 500 versus the Speed 6 are negligible at UK driving speeds. It's only when your past 90-100 mph that the Sp6 is significantly faster due to its higher rev limits.
Good luck with your search.
Nick
So many people have faced this dilemma. My answer is always the same - not better but different.
I went from Chimaera 450 to T350T. Loved them both but I am definitely glad I made the change. I see the T350 & Tamora as 'sports cars' and the Chim & Griff as 'GTs'. The Tamora will have the potential to be quicker from A to B than the Griff but you will really have to put some effort into your driving to get the best out of the Speed 6 compared with the lazier V8
I went from Chimaera 450 to T350T. Loved them both but I am definitely glad I made the change. I see the T350 & Tamora as 'sports cars' and the Chim & Griff as 'GTs'. The Tamora will have the potential to be quicker from A to B than the Griff but you will really have to put some effort into your driving to get the best out of the Speed 6 compared with the lazier V8
Hi Andy,
my only advice is go and test drive a Tamora. After my Chimaera 450 was gone I got myself a Tamora 4.0 three years ago, then adjusted the Nitron dampers slightly higher, put 17 inch wheels on it and ready was my little country road monster. On twisty roads far better than the Chimaera was. Engine characteristics are quite different: the six cylinder is much smoother and for this more easy to handle in my opinion. No brake servo but you will get used to brake in that different way. Stability is great even at 150 mls/h on German Autobahn whereas Chimaera was tricky. You will not get the punch of a V8 and your fist impression of the Speedsix might be disappointing. Watch the speedometer whilst accelerating...
wish you a lucky descision
Tom
my only advice is go and test drive a Tamora. After my Chimaera 450 was gone I got myself a Tamora 4.0 three years ago, then adjusted the Nitron dampers slightly higher, put 17 inch wheels on it and ready was my little country road monster. On twisty roads far better than the Chimaera was. Engine characteristics are quite different: the six cylinder is much smoother and for this more easy to handle in my opinion. No brake servo but you will get used to brake in that different way. Stability is great even at 150 mls/h on German Autobahn whereas Chimaera was tricky. You will not get the punch of a V8 and your fist impression of the Speedsix might be disappointing. Watch the speedometer whilst accelerating...
wish you a lucky descision
Tom
I was in the same position a few years ago, hence I purchased PYNEY's Tamora - great car. But after a few months I realised that I missed the sheer low down grunt of the Griff.
From my limited experience, the only downsides to the Speed 6 engine are that you have to wait quite a while for the engine to reach operating temperature, plus the 3.6 engine has not a lot of low down torque and really likes to be reved unlike the V8.
Hence, I sold the Tamora and purchased another Griffith 500. The experience of getting back into the Griffith, was like sitting back and relaxing in cosy environment.
From my limited experience, the only downsides to the Speed 6 engine are that you have to wait quite a while for the engine to reach operating temperature, plus the 3.6 engine has not a lot of low down torque and really likes to be reved unlike the V8.
Hence, I sold the Tamora and purchased another Griffith 500. The experience of getting back into the Griffith, was like sitting back and relaxing in cosy environment.
citizen smith said:
I was in the same position a few years ago, hence I purchased PYNEY's Tamora - great car. But after a few months I realised that I missed the sheer low down grunt of the Griff.
From my limited experience, the only downsides to the Speed 6 engine are that you have to wait quite a while for the engine to reach operating temperature, plus the 3.6 engine has not a lot of low down torque and really likes to be reved unlike the V8.
Hence, I sold the Tamora and purchased another Griffith 500. The experience of getting back into the Griffith, was like sitting back and relaxing in cosy environment.
^^^^From my limited experience, the only downsides to the Speed 6 engine are that you have to wait quite a while for the engine to reach operating temperature, plus the 3.6 engine has not a lot of low down torque and really likes to be reved unlike the V8.
Hence, I sold the Tamora and purchased another Griffith 500. The experience of getting back into the Griffith, was like sitting back and relaxing in cosy environment.
What he said. I had a Griff for 17 years before buying a Tamora as I loved the more modern look. I didn't quite hate the engine, but it was close. I sold both and started again, buying a Griff project. I thought I'd get used to the S6. I didn't.
If you like the feel of the tam but miss the V8 I have my LS3 tamora ready for sale for the spring, best of both worlds and a massive upgrade on the rv8.
Personally the Tamora felt a world apart from the chim, much more like a go cart, handling when set up correctly feels pin point. The chim I felt I had to grab by the scruff of the neck to put it where I wanted it, the tam just felt right. I loved both cars and was sad to see the 430 go, and the sp6 tam, but 600bhp and that roar soon helped alleviate that 😂😂
Personally the Tamora felt a world apart from the chim, much more like a go cart, handling when set up correctly feels pin point. The chim I felt I had to grab by the scruff of the neck to put it where I wanted it, the tam just felt right. I loved both cars and was sad to see the 430 go, and the sp6 tam, but 600bhp and that roar soon helped alleviate that 😂😂
I have a Griff and a Tuscan 2S, having previously owned T350s which are the closest to a Tam I guess. They are such different beasts. I do find driving the Griffs to be a "nicer", more pleasant experience at normal speeds BUT when pushing on, the Griff feels a much older car. You really need to thrash a Speed Six engined car, but this is when the increase in performance really rears its head. At higher speeds you also realise how much more sorted the later cars were; still not great in the grand scheme of things, but far ahead of a Griff.
In between having to sell my 1st TVR in 1993 and being in position to afford another- I had promised myself a Griff which IMHO is the best looking TVR made (well, best convertible anyway). During this hiatus, MrsB. had owned an MX5 mk1 and I'd had a drive of a 987 coxster.
I drove 2 griffs in my quest,before realising they felt from a totally different era; the cars I mentioned felt so much better in terms of scuttle shake and handling etc. The griffs felt, well... old.
Driving the Tamora it feels from the modern era. Like others have said, drive both and see how they feel.
yes I miss the V8 burble, the S6 sounds great but maybe the LS version would be a compromise?
I drove 2 griffs in my quest,before realising they felt from a totally different era; the cars I mentioned felt so much better in terms of scuttle shake and handling etc. The griffs felt, well... old.
Driving the Tamora it feels from the modern era. Like others have said, drive both and see how they feel.
yes I miss the V8 burble, the S6 sounds great but maybe the LS version would be a compromise?
Andy Lynch said:
Feeling Happy,
Thanks Chris.
Looking forward to picking it up. My wife has christened it "Rita", due to the last 3 letters of its registration.
Just measuring up his / her / its new home, snug fit but should be ok.
Nice, it will like it there! Thanks Chris.
Looking forward to picking it up. My wife has christened it "Rita", due to the last 3 letters of its registration.
Just measuring up his / her / its new home, snug fit but should be ok.
I will miss it, and hope my new business venture pans out so I can buy another..
chris watton said:
Feel sad, the OP has bought my Tam...
Chris, quite gutted for you as you really did create a fantastic car, unbelievably I think I might sell in the new year, like you I’ve spent f***** fortune, so gonna lose a pile of money, but I think it’s time for a new adventurePursyluv said:
chris watton said:
Feel sad, the OP has bought my Tam...
Chris, quite gutted for you as you really did create a fantastic car, unbelievably I think I might sell in the new year, like you I’ve spent f***** fortune, so gonna lose a pile of money, but I think it’s time for a new adventureNot sure if the Tam is better than a Griff, but for sheer driving pleasure around the twisties, it wins against my Chim 450 hands down, it's like night and day. Always felt like the Chim's sole aim was to kill me, like in the film Christine..
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