TVR reveals the first image of its sports car and confirms its presentation at the Goodwood Revival

Since TVR announced in 2015 its return to sports car production, thanks to the collaboration agreement signed with the prestigious designer Gordon Murray and the engine builder Cosworth, we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of its first model. A model that is just three months away from being presented to the world, specifically during the Goodwood Revival, which begins on 8 September.

But until now, no one, except the future buyers of this new sports car, has been able to see it. A model that, incidentally, is very likely to be called Griffith, a name that previous TVR vehicles have already carried. And now, although only a small portion, we can see a part of this sports car, specifically the exhaust outlets peeking out from behind the front wheel arches.

On the other hand, and unlike what happens with its design and styling, several details regarding its mechanical side are already known. It is known that Gordon Murray’s hand will be present in the tubular structure with carbon fibre panels that will form the body of this TVR, thanks to the iStream manufacturing process that Murray has patented and has handed over to TVR’s engineers.

We also know that the engine that will bring it to life is a 5,000 cc V8, an engine already known from models such as the Mustang GT, but which will be tuned by Cosworth to deliver a power output that should be around 480 CV. Given that it will be built using lightweight materials, with a expected weight of 1,200 kg for the whole car, it is not surprising that once this engine is fitted it manages to accelerate to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds.

This engine, located at the front of the TVR, will be naturally aspirated and will send all its power to the rear wheels, working together with a manual gearbox. Furthermore, and contrary to what its characteristics might suggest, the new TVR sports car will be offered at a competitive price that should be around £90,000. Its production, as a 500-unit limited launch edition, is already practically sold out in its entirety.

Now that we know when the new model of TVR’s new era will be unveiled, we can expect to learn more details about this sports car in the coming months.