1947 was a big year in the automotive industry. With
the Second World War over and thankfully done with, the world returned to
industry, seeing among others the establishment not only of Ferrari but also
Saab, Hyundai and TVR. Now 70 years later, the resurgent British sportscar
manufacturer is preparing to unveil its first new model at the Goodwood Revival
next month.
The debut model of the revived automaker (codenamed
T37 but tipped to rekindle the Griffith nameplate) has been designed by the
legendary Gordon Murray – the same talent responsible for the McLaren F1, among
others.
It's to be powered by a 5.0-liter V8 based on the
Ford Coyote block and developed by Cosworth to the tune of 450-500 horsepower.
With a power-to-weight ratio said to best the Porsche 911 Turbo S, it's
expected to hit 60 in under four seconds and top out at over 200 miles per
hour.
Some 400 orders have already been taken for the new
TVR, which will hit the market initially in the form of a special Launch Edition.
That's about all we know at the moment, but this first interior teaser image
just released (showing the short-throw shifter and part of the center
console/stack) suggests it'll be a real hoot to drive. Watch this space for
more as the reveal is set to take place at Earls Court from September 8-10.
