team HOLDEN racing campaign two purpose-built TVR sports racing cars – the Tuscan and Sagaris V8

Both cars utilise TVR’s own 4.5 litre, dry-sump V8 race engine developing 450bhp. In cars weighing just 850kg, this is a fearsome 530 bhp per tonne!

The Sagaris V8 is new for 2006 and is currently in build, with expected completion later in the year. A development of the Tuscan chassis and running gear, the new car offers:

• The stunning looks of TVR’s current flagship model
• Vastly improved aerodynamics
• Wider front and rear track

We anticipate the new car being up to 2 seconds a lap quicker than the existing Tuscan.

Both cars are constructed with composite bodywork over a steel chassis. Bodywork is primarily glass reinforced plastic (GRP) with certain panels constructed from carbon fibre or carbon/kevlar composite.

Specifications

Engine
4.5 litre 75 degree V8, 2 valves per cylinder, steel crank, steel rods, all alloy construction.
Bore @ Stroke: 91 x 86 mm.
Fuel Ignition System: Fully mapped system.
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Max Power: 450 bhp @ 6750 rpm
Max Torque: 380 ft/lbs @ 5500 rpm

Transmission
5 speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential

Suspension
Front and rear - Independent with unequal length fabricated wishbones, coil springs over three-way adjustable telescopic Ohlins gas dampers with anti-roll bar.
Braking: Ventilated discs all round. Front - 13 inch discs Rear - 11.8 inch discs
Wheels: made from light alloy or magnesium: Front: 9 x 18 inch, Rear 10 x 18 inch
Tyres: Dunlop 235/640 R18 racing slick

Performance
(TVR Engineering figures)
0-60 mph 3.3 seconds
0-100 mph 6.9 seconds
Max speed in excess of 190 mph (dependent on gearing)