Brand Rebirth: 2017 TVR Sports Car Sells Out In Only 6 Weeks! First Deliveries In 2018

Nice I always thought TVR's were so badass and rebellious, I wonder if Jeremy Clarkson or Jay Leno were among the 250 deposits

A lot of speculation has been that the basis of the V8 that is being developed by Cosworth was the Chevy LS7 simply because TVR was looking to relaunch the Sagaris with the LS7 shortly after TVR ceased production. In fact, a Sagaris will easily swallow an LS7 and is quite fun to drive. :) :) :)

From what I have heard, that is not the current plan i.e. LS7.

Additional rumors have swirled that TVR is going with the Ford Voodoo V8 from the GT350, which would make federalizing a TVR a lot easier because the Voodoo delivers the power they need for a new model.

As for names, the assumption is that the less expensive TVR will emerge first and that Griffith name is likely as it was the Griffith that put TVR on the map. Jack Griffith dropped the Ford 260/289 V8 into the Grantura creating a legend.

A vintage Griffith is a blast to drive. It was fast for its day and still a bit terrifying because of unpredictable behavior at the limit, but make no make, the Griffith did for TVR what the Stingray did for the Corvette.

The look of the Griffith was so iconic that TVR returned to it TWICE. The Griffith/Grantura/Tuscan look was to be replaced by the Trident--which presaged the Tasmin--but the 2500M reinterpreted the look and was very popular. Then came the Tasmin and the square TVRs that were replaced by the S Series which was a throwback to the Griffith.

I think a Ford-engined 2017 Griffith makes a lot of sense on so many levels.

That said, most TVR fans also see the Sagaris as a modern Griffith in spirit but with better handling. The Sagaris is a pure joy to take to the track and once the weather is cooler, I will do just that. The Speed 6 is great and the LS7 is explosive.

Some speculation suggests that the higher end TVR could resurrect the Sagaris name with a Chevy engine under the hood owing to the rumors that TVR built a short run of Sagaris LS7s. I have not seen one that is factory documented.

2017 will be a most delicious year.

:) :) :)

Problem is these cars have always been a piece of shit. Horrible reliability, body panels that fell off, 70's kit car interiors, 80's mechanicals all with a poor handling chassis (the Stig called it the worst car he had ever driven). If you want a real sports car, buy a Porsche, Corvette, Mustang or Camera Z28; if you want a great kit car, buy a Noble or Ultima; if you want a track car, get a Radical or Atom; on the other hand if you want to get up and personal with your mechanic and own a money pit that might just kill you, get a TVR.

Said someone who only knows the stereotypes of TVRs but has never seen or driven one. Clearly you haven't seen or been in a Noble either.

So says the forum village idiot. I spent a good deal of time researching Nobles and visited Hoover Chan at Turbo Hoses to go out in one of the 12 Nobles he had at his shop that day. A great guy and a great drivers car, but for me, too many limitations and too much maintenance as a daily driver. I know a number of very good car shop owners in this area, Hoover Chan, Bruce Canepa, Kevin Buckler, etc., this is why I know someone like you is a complete idiot.

Let's face it Matt the Moron, you are a used car salesman, one of the most detested professions in America (Google it for yourself). You spend all day lying to customers just to move cars, why would you be any different on this forum - - - why would anyone believe anything you say?

And you "sir" as always are a bully. I've driven Nobles and am very knowledgeable in TVRs. For those of us wishing to stay on topic and be pleased at the the return of TVR, I know a thing or two behind the scenes.

Terry989: While you're Googling "most detested professions", you may also want to look up an anger management facility in your area.

In addition to the rumors that the new TVR coupe could be called Griffith are rumors that the anticipated convertible version could receive differentiated styling and be called the Tuscan. Tuscan--like Griffith--is a heritage name.

The 2.3 Ecoboost and 6 speed are in the Tasmin. Now on to sorting out the rear end.