The new TVR sports
car is edging closer to its debut at the Goodwood Revival and is set to arrive
with a class-leading power-to-weight ratio. Autocar has received word that the
TVR will tip the scales at just 1,200 kg and be powered by a
5.0-liter V8 engine from Cosworth. This will result in a power-to-weight ratio
of 400 hp per tonne, meaning the V8 will deliver approximately 480 hp.
In the current world of high-performance sports
cars, a figure below 500 hp may not sound like enough. However, the low weight
of the TVR will mean its power-to-weight ratio easily eclipses rivals like the
Porsche 911 Turbo S, Aston Martin Vantage GT8, Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
and Jaguar F-Type SVR.
All of this grunt will allow the car to hit 60
mph in less than four seconds and reach a 321 km/h top speed.
