M Series V8 Model

[tonfre]

I have heard that some M Series TVR's were fitted with Rover V8 engines for export to the Middle east during the early 1970's. Does anyone have any details about the specifications of the cars and the numbers produced? Any details appreciated. Thnaks.

[davidy]

tonfre

A V8 M series was never a production model, however there were some Rover V8 M series cars that received some factory assistance in conversion. (ie some employees helped out). Also the Canadian Importer made some V8 cars with a Ford powerplant

Hope that helps

davidy

[tonfre]

davidy,
Thnaks for the info. Do you know how many were made in the factory, when and where they were destined for?

[davidy]

tonfre

They were not 'made' in the factory, just had factory help in putting them together

davidy

[tvrjohn]

Richard the TVRCC Achivist has an original factory M V8 !

[taimar78]

The Canadian TVR importer, John Wadman, built a total of 10 "5000M" cars, a couple of which were Taimars, and one or two 3000S but the rest were the coupes. The ones I have seen were very nicely done!

[Popzak]

Wow,That's Fantastic.Would love to know more about them,or see some photos.I'm thinking V8 for my 74 2500m

[thegamekeeper]

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[tonfre]

Guys, Thanks for your replies and information. In addition to the cars built for the Candian market, does anyone know of any others for the Middle East etc and what specification they were? Thanks.

[dinkel]

'All' TVR models . . .

[B16 RFF]

dinkel said:

'All' TVR models . . .

Interesting page, and well done to those (or him/her) that took the time to put it together.
Just one minor criticism though, what is a 3000M Turbo DHC ? The 3000S Turbo would perhaps fit this description, but it is listed separately.

Paul.

PS. Also just noticed that the capacity of the Essex V6 and the Cologne V6 seems to have been interchanged. The Essex should be 2994 cc and the 2.8 Cologne in the early Tasmins should be 2792 cc
There are one or two other errors, but I don't want to appear too picky.


>> Edited by B16 RFF on Monday 17th April 17:02

[jellison]

Think loads have been done outside of the factory - they SHOULD have done it RV8 must be alot lighter than the all iron Essex - nice noise and hard to get good power!.

Mate has and older Grantura with a 3.5 RV8 in it on just cherry bombs - great but he is now putting an all steel TR6 race lump into it!! - serious go - even if a bit heaviers (can then race it or track it).

If I still had my 3000M I'd have a 4.6 RV8 or an LS1 in there (LS6 propably a bit much!) and get some monster front brakes and convert rears to discs.

Jelly

>> Edited by jellison on Monday 17th April 18:47

[Rocket Pepper]

"Will be offered for a fraction of the build cost"

What are we talking price wise Gamekeeper?

Rocket

[dram]

Gamekeeper..
Previously had a Grantura & 3000M..possibly considering a return to TVR ownership ..wife has'nt a clue though !!
Would be very intrested to see some pics of the Vixen V8 , and any other of your specials that you are preparing..
I'm up in the North of Scotland..so visiting your workshop is a wee bit difficult..at the moment ..
Cheers
Dram

[thegamekeeper]

Hi Dram and Rocket (sorry only just read your reply) Please email me at [e-mail] aand I will email spec and pics as soon as I get a minute sTeVeR

[dram]

Gamekeeper.
Just returned back to civilisation...dont ask !
Will e-mail you right now...( Friday 12 May..)
Regards
Brian..