TVR Sagaris

Infobox Automobile


boxcolor=darkgreen
name=TVR Sagaris
manufacturer=TVR
production=2004–2006
body_style= 2-door coupe
engine= 4.0 L (3996 cc) Straight-6
transmission=5-speed manual
wheelbase= convert|92.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on
length= convert|159.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on
width= convert|72.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on
weight= convert|2376|lb|abbr=on
height= convert|46.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on
related= TVR T350C
similar= Marcos GT2
Corvette C6
designer =Graham Browne and Lee HodgettsThe 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 appearance 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. 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.

pecifications

Engine
*Engine: TVR Speed Six engine, Straight-6
*Displacement: 3996 cc (4.0L)
*Power Output: convert|380|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on @ 7,000–7,500 rpm
*Torque Output: convert|349|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on @ 5,000 rpm
*Valvetrain setup: 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Overhead Cam

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: convert|322|mm|in|1|abbr=on ventilated disc brakes
*Rear: convert|298|mm|in|1|abbr=on ventilated disc brakes

Wheels
*Wheels: 18 in aluminum alloy Spider wheels

Chassis/body
*Body Panels: Glass Reinforced Plastic
*Weight: 2371 lb (1078 kg)

Performance
*Top speed: convert|190|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on
*0 to 60 mph. 3.7 seconds

Trivia

This car is thought to have been the inspiration for the Hawker race car from Burnout Paradise.

External links

* [http://www.tvr.co.uk/overview_sagaris.php Sagaris on the TVR website]