Vixen- Factory engine/competition options?
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I am researching the viability of racing a Vixen here in France (non FIA).
Local technical regulations state that period engine modifications and or competition options offered by the manufacturer are permitted.
I was wondering if TVR ever offered any such engine options or upgraded parts and if so does any documented proof exist i.e. sales brochures etc?
Local technical regulations state that period engine modifications and or competition options offered by the manufacturer are permitted.
I was wondering if TVR ever offered any such engine options or upgraded parts and if so does any documented proof exist i.e. sales brochures etc?
thegamekeeper said:
They were not in "Sprint" or "Super Sprint". They were called Sprint and Supersprint depending on state of tune. Sprint had modded cam , head and few other bits. Super Sprint had the above but with twin 40 DCOEs and some othe minor mods.
Sorry to sound a bit dim but you have lost when you refer to Sprint and Supersprint, could you expand please?thegamekeeper said:
"In April 1969 TVR announced that Vixens can now be purchased with a modified engine by Speedwell, fully balanced, machined Pistons and block, ported and polished head etc to produce 100 bhp. Price over standard £138.12.0.
115 bhp engines are obtainable for another £94 over and above the above price of 100bhp
Vixens fitted with either of the above engines will have seat belts and leather rim steering wheel included.
The 100 bhp car is designated the Vixen S2 Sport and the 115 bhp car designated the Vixen S2 Super Sport"
I apologise if this is helpful, I promise never to do it again
Ps the first documented record of. Lotus twin cam being fitted to a Vixen was by Martin Cundey in January 1970 and had nothing whatsoever to do with the factory.
That's very helpful, thank you, it is like gold dust to me. 115 bhp engines are obtainable for another £94 over and above the above price of 100bhp
Vixens fitted with either of the above engines will have seat belts and leather rim steering wheel included.
The 100 bhp car is designated the Vixen S2 Sport and the 115 bhp car designated the Vixen S2 Super Sport"
I apologise if this is helpful, I promise never to do it again
Ps the first documented record of. Lotus twin cam being fitted to a Vixen was by Martin Cundey in January 1970 and had nothing whatsoever to do with the factory.
Edited by thegamekeeper on Saturday 25th October 17:05
I could do with some sort of document to show to the technical scruteneers, if I could find something I would be home and dry.
I'm sorry if you took one of my replied as being sarcastic? .... it certainly wasn't intended.
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