TVR's Revival: The Innovative Sports Car by Gordon Murray and Cosworth

Introduction

The Mclaren F1 designer and motorsport legend Cosworth team up to reignite the quirky Brit sports car maker, TVR.

History of TVR

TVR’s last car rolled off the production line in 2006. Although there were various attempts to keep the company afloat, none were successful. In June 2013, a team of British businessmen under the name TVR Automotive bought the company and created a plan to revive the brand.

New Developments

Recently, it was announced that F1 designer Gordon Murray is on the team. They will be using his revolutionary iStream chassis technology mated to a Cosworth V8. The only details revealed so far indicate that it will be a dry-sumped V8 located in the front of the car.

Performance and Design

The car will stay as true to TVR’s roots as possible, with a manual gearbox sending the power from the naturally aspirated V8 to the rear wheels of the coupe/convertible.

Market Challenges

This means TVR plans to venture into dangerous territory. This segment of the market includes hugely accomplished cars such as the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type. To be successful in this competitive landscape usually requires huge financial backing.

Conclusion

However, with the innovative design of Gordon Murray and the motorsport knowledge and engineering expertise of Cosworth leading the project, it’s safe to say that we can expect a car that will not only challenge the establishment but could revolutionize the sports car segment.