TVR Tamora

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TVR Tamora
Manufacturer	TVR
Production	2002–2006
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Engine(s)	3.6 L (3605 cc) Straight-6
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual
Related	TVR T350,

The TVR Tamora is a 2-seater sports car built from 2002 by British firm TVR, filling the gap left by the company's Chimaera and Griffith models. It is the entry-level model in the TVR range priced at £43,460.

[edit] Overview

The Tamora is fitted with a TVR's in-house 'Speed Six,' a DOHC 3605cc 6-cylinder engine rated at 350hp at 7200rpm and 290lb-ft of torque at 5500rpm, mated to a five speed manual. Brake rotors are 12.0 inches up front, and 11.1 inches in the back, both clamped by AP Racing calipers. The suspension is a double wishbone setup at all four corners. Standard wheels are 16x7 inch alluminum, with 224/50ZR-16 Avon ZZ3 tires.

The Tamora is build on a 93 inch wheelbase, and the car's overall profile is 154.5 inchs long, 67.5 inches wide and 47.4 inches high. It weighs 2337 pounds with 58/42 weight distribution. Keeping with the TVR tradition, the Tamora lacks driving aids such as traction control, air bags and ABS.

According to Autocar magazine, the Tamora is capable of accelerating 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, and completes the quarter mile in 12.5 seconds at 119 mph. Top speed is 160 mph (257 km/h).

The Tamora also provided the base for the T350 coupe.