What TVRs are there?
Discussion
For such a small company TVR seems to have quite a lot of models.
Does anyone know all the models that are currently in production, basic list price of each one, "purpose" of each one e.g. cerbera 2+2 and the estimated annual production figures for each model?
And (without wishing to start an argument) do you think all the models are "necessary" and would TVR be better focusing more effort in other areas e.g. quality control or is this innovation approach to developing new models what makes TVR the company it is.
Does anyone know all the models that are currently in production, basic list price of each one, "purpose" of each one e.g. cerbera 2+2 and the estimated annual production figures for each model?
And (without wishing to start an argument) do you think all the models are "necessary" and would TVR be better focusing more effort in other areas e.g. quality control or is this innovation approach to developing new models what makes TVR the company it is.
Currents model range is (in no particular order!):-
Chimaera - £35000
Cerbera - £46500
Tamora - £36500
Tuscan - £39850
T440R - £69995
T350 - £40000(ish?)
Also the Sagaris and Typhon to be added to the list at some point i guess.
Not a huge model range in my opinion, but definately big enough. The Chimaera and Cerbera are old school now, tried and tested, and TVR can probably make them with their eyes closed!! I think the only reason they still make them is to retain some models with the famous V8 grumble!
The T350, Tuscan, and Tamora (all similar price) are 'the road going cars' aimed at people like you and me. One hard top, one targa, and one fully convertible. So something for everyone there.
Then the T440R, Sagaris and Typhon are the top end and will probably only be made to order. All probably around the £70k mark. These will be used on tracks, as trophey cars for the rich and famous. And be the basis for TVRs motorsports.
I think they just want to keep pushing the limits of design and performance, and it's true, for such a small company it's amazing how many they churn out. But it's the fact that I know my TVR has been hand built along with probably only one other that day it was made, panels and windows not fitted 'robot' exact, hand stitching, hand welding, and all the other little touches and idiosyncrasies that make them appealing to all.
I don't think there are any 'unnecessary' models, although everytime they bring a new one out I think 'bloody hell - another?!', but I wouldn't want to see any of them go. Maybe the Chimaera and Cerbera will hang up their boots soon, but I guess as long as people keep ordering them and they remain popular TVR will keep making them.
I know I don't really have a point with this response but maybe I'll start the ball rolling!!
Chimaera - £35000
Cerbera - £46500
Tamora - £36500
Tuscan - £39850
T440R - £69995
T350 - £40000(ish?)
Also the Sagaris and Typhon to be added to the list at some point i guess.
Not a huge model range in my opinion, but definately big enough. The Chimaera and Cerbera are old school now, tried and tested, and TVR can probably make them with their eyes closed!! I think the only reason they still make them is to retain some models with the famous V8 grumble!
The T350, Tuscan, and Tamora (all similar price) are 'the road going cars' aimed at people like you and me. One hard top, one targa, and one fully convertible. So something for everyone there.
Then the T440R, Sagaris and Typhon are the top end and will probably only be made to order. All probably around the £70k mark. These will be used on tracks, as trophey cars for the rich and famous. And be the basis for TVRs motorsports.
I think they just want to keep pushing the limits of design and performance, and it's true, for such a small company it's amazing how many they churn out. But it's the fact that I know my TVR has been hand built along with probably only one other that day it was made, panels and windows not fitted 'robot' exact, hand stitching, hand welding, and all the other little touches and idiosyncrasies that make them appealing to all.
I don't think there are any 'unnecessary' models, although everytime they bring a new one out I think 'bloody hell - another?!', but I wouldn't want to see any of them go. Maybe the Chimaera and Cerbera will hang up their boots soon, but I guess as long as people keep ordering them and they remain popular TVR will keep making them.
I know I don't really have a point with this response but maybe I'll start the ball rolling!!
Your title should read "What TVRs?" not "What TVR's". 
Hi LA, there's also a book out over here by Lynda Truss about general punctuation. It's actually called "Eats Shoots & Leaves"!
I know it's a bit sad but since reading the book I notice (and get more annoyed with) other people's mistakes with punctuation!
Sorry Greenisbest, back to the thread.....
I know it's a bit sad but since reading the book I notice (and get more annoyed with) other people's mistakes with punctuation!
Sorry Greenisbest, back to the thread.....
The prices are very basic, the cost of a Tuscan/Cerbera can go up to the mid 50's and closer to 60's if you request all the upgrades, wild paint job, wild interior colour combination... race spec this and that.... although only a small group of people actually go beyond the dealers oil covered photocopy of options though... but the scope is there....
So those prices are very misleading... a few fella's I've come across have spent in the region of £55-65k for their beauties....
There is a basic price and you get the car....
There is a heavy price - and you get the car with all the bangs and whistles....
Thats what I like about TVR's philosophy, no matter what budget you're on, you can have something, and that something still kills a 100-180k Ferrari.
And it comes with the factory new car warranty, unlike buying a Skyline and taking it down to the local Max Power kit-up joint and throwing your warranty away. Maybe one day, we could have a supercharged option and/or turbocharged... mmmm
So those prices are very misleading... a few fella's I've come across have spent in the region of £55-65k for their beauties....
There is a basic price and you get the car....
There is a heavy price - and you get the car with all the bangs and whistles....
Thats what I like about TVR's philosophy, no matter what budget you're on, you can have something, and that something still kills a 100-180k Ferrari.
And it comes with the factory new car warranty, unlike buying a Skyline and taking it down to the local Max Power kit-up joint and throwing your warranty away. Maybe one day, we could have a supercharged option and/or turbocharged... mmmm
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