TVR Sagaris
TVR Sagaris
Manufacturer
TVR
Production
20042006
Body style(s)
2-door coupe
Engine(s)
4.0 L (3996 cc) Straight-6
Transmission(s)
5-speed manual
Wheelbase
92.9 in (2,360 mm)
Length
159.7 in (4,056 mm)
Width
72.8 in (1,849 mm)
Height
46.3 in (1,176 mm)
Curb weight
2,376 lb (1,078 kg)
Related
TVR T350C
Designer
Graham Browne and Lee Hodgetts
The straight-six engine of a Sagaris.
The TVR Sagaris is a sports car designed and built by the British manufacturer TVR in their factory in Lancashire.
Featuring an all-new design, the Sagaris made its debut at the MPH03 Auto Show in 2003. The pre-production model was then shown at the 2004 Birmingham Motorshow. In 2005 the production model was released for public sale at TVR dealerships around the world. Based on the TVR T350., the Sagaris was designed with endurance racing in mind. Several design features of the production model lend themselves to TVR’s intentions to use the car for such racing. The multitude of air vents, intake openings and other features on the bodywork allow the car to be driven for extended periods of time on race tracks with no modifications required for cooling and ventilation. The final production model came with several variations from the pre-production show models eg the vents on the wings are filled in not open, different wing mirrors, location of the fuel filler and bonnet hinges. There are other subtle differences as well.
As with all modern TVRs the Sagaris ignores the European Union guideline that all new cars should be fitted with ABS and at least front airbags because Peter Wheeler believed that such devices promote overconfidence and risk the life of a driver in the event of a rollover, which TVR’s are engineered to resist. It also eschews electronic driver’s aids (such as traction control or electronic stability control).
The car’s name comes from the sagaris, the Greek name of a lightweight battle-axe used by the Scythians which was feared for its ability to penetrate the armor of their enemies. The car was designed by Graham Browne and Lee Hodgetts.
In 2008, TVR unveiled the Sagaris 2, which was designed to replace the original Sagaris. In the prototype revealed, there were minor changes to the car including a revised rear fascia and exhaust system, and modifications to the interior.
Specifications
Engine
Engine: TVR Speed Six engine, Straight-6
Displacement: 4.0L (3996 cc)
Power Output: 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) @ 7,0007,500 rpm
Torque Output: 349 ftlbf (473 Nm) @ 5,000 rpm
Bore/stoke: 96.0/92.0 mm
Compression ratio: 12.2:1
Valvetrain setup: 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Overhead Cam
Camshaft Duration: inlet 264, exhaust 264 standard
Transmission
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Suspension
Front: Independent, double wishbones, coil-over gas dampers, sway bars
Rear: Independent, double wishbones, coil-over gas dampers, sway bars
Brakes
Front: 322 mm (12.7 in) ventilated disc brakes
Rear: 298 mm (11.7 in) ventilated disc brakes
Wheels
Wheels: 18 x 8.5 in aluminum alloy Spider wheels
Tires: 255/35 R18
Chassis/body
Body Panels: Glass Reinforced Plastic
Weight: 2371 lb (1078 kg)
Length: 4,057 mm (159.7 in)
Width: 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height: 1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Performance
Top speed: 185 mph (298 km/h)
0 to 60 mph (97 km/h). 3.7 seconds
60-0mph: 2.9 seconds
References
^ “TVR Sagaris | First Drives” March 2005, retrieved on 2009-05-08
^ “The Wheeler Interview: Ted quizzes TVR’s Chairman on ABS, airbags and safety” 18th April 2004, retrieved on 2009-01-31
^ “TVR Reveals Sagaris 2 Prototype, Sending Fender Vent Futures Up Sharply On Early Morning Trading” 11th July 2008, retrieved on 2009-05-08
^ “TVR Sagaris” TVR 2005, retrieved on 9th October 2009
^ “TVR Sagaris” AutoCar UK 24th May 2005, retrieved on 2009-05-08
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: TVR Sagaris
Sagaris on the TVR website
Categories: TVR vehicles | Sports cars | Rear wheel drive vehicles | Coupes | 1990s automobiles | 2000s automobiles | Vehicles introduced in 2004
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