TVR Tamora (2002-06)
The Tam-what? Despite being one of the later TVRs, the Tamora is also one of the more obscure. Designed as a more affordable and – whisper it – sensible alternative to the Tuscan, it still featured a 360bhp version of TVR’s own straight six engine in a car weighing less than a diesel Ford Fiesta. Engine issues aside, its biggest problem was that it looked odd. It was okay from the front…
TVR Tamora (2002-06)
…but positively weird at the back, representing a rare off day for TVR’s designers. On the road, it was perhaps the nicest of all the later TVRs to drive, thanks to almost sensible suspension and a power output somewhere close to the capabilities of the chassis. Pay from £19,000.
TVR T350 (2002-06)
Available in both coupe and targa form, the T350 featured TVR’s own 3.6-litre 350bhp straight-six engine, weighed just 1,187kg and was capable of 0-60mph in 4.4sec. When we tested it in 2003 we admired its edgy handling but emphasised that it required concentration to pilot effectively. Prices are now rising and you’ll have to pay at least £25,000 for one.
TVR Sagaris (2005-2008)
This was the final TVR and, some will tell you, the best – although that depends very much on your definition of ‘best’. The Sagaris is possibly the maddest-looking of all the ‘standard’ production TVRs, and with a 400bhp version of TVR’s homegrown straight six, it was certainly very fast, with a claimed 0-60mph time of 3.7sec and a 185mph top speed. It shared much with the previous T350, and we loved it when it came out, being much more settled to drive, as well as much more comfortable.
Sagaris (2005-2008)
The engine was appallingly unreliable when new, although most will have had their issues fixed by now. Complicated and uncompromising but always involving, the Sagaris is an expensive car to run. Their scarcity now means it’s expensive to buy, too. Prices for nice examples start at £50,000.Driven: TVR Sagaris 4.0