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TVR 280 Cabrio 2.8 i (150 Hp)
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TVR 280:
The TVR Griffith, later models being referred to as the Griffith 500, is a sports car designed and built by TVR, starting production in 1990, and ending production in 2002. As part of a 2017 attempt at reviving the TVR brand, a new generation Griffith was presented but never entered production.
The TVR Griffith 200 was produced from 1963 to 1964 and the TVR Griffith 400 from 1964 to 1967.
Like its forerunner namesakes, the Griffith 200 and Griffith 400, the modern Griffith was a lightweight ) fiberglass-bodied, 2-door, 2-seat sports car with a V8 engine. Originally, it used a 4. 0 L 240 hp Rover V8 engine, but that could be optionally increased to 4. 3 L 280 hp in 1992 with a further option of big-valve cylinder heads. In 1993, with a TVR-developed 5. 0 L 340 hp version of the Rover V8 became available. All versions of the Griffith use the Lucas Industries 14CUX engine management system. All models use a five-speed manual transmission from Rover and TREMEC....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio Overview:
TVR 280 (Cabrio). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a low-volume sports car from the 1980s, the TVR 280 Cabrio was not subjected to modern safety testing like Euro NCAP. It lacks contemporary safety features such as airbags or advanced driver-assistance systems.
2.8 i (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.8L Ford Cologne V6 provides spirited performance for its lightweight chassis, offering a lively and engaging driving experience characteristic of TVR roadsters. Acceleration is respectable for an 80s sports car.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is moderate for a 2.8L V6 from the 1980s, not a strong point but acceptable for a performance-oriented vehicle. Expect single-digit MPG figures in spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and raw driving experience
- • Distinctive classic British sports car styling
- • Relatively robust Ford Cologne V6 engine
- • Lightweight and agile handling
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Limited practicality and comfort
- • Potential for electrical quirks typical of TVR
- • Can be challenging to find parts for specific TVR components
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | TVR |
| Model: | 280 |
| Generation: | Cabrio |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 i (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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