TVR Taimar
Overview
| Produced: |
1976-1983, 395 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(Hatchback) |
In 1976 TVR finally made an important and long awaited change to the 3000M range, the car now had an opening luggage area!. The new car, renamed Taimar, featured an opening, one piece glass tailgate making it a practical proposition for many enthusiasts.
Apart from some minor trim changes the rest of the car remained unchanged, however a 2500 model was never made available. Performance from the Ford 3.0 litre V6 unit was unchanged thanks to the very small weight increase which was only 20Ibs.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2994cc | V6 OHV | Ford Essex | 93.66mm x 72.4mm | 8.9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 1 | Twin-choke |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 mph | 7.8 s | 142 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum | Servo-assisted |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | TVR TAIMAR | BCA | 5 Jun 2008 | - | £2970.00 |
| 058 | 1978 TVR TAIMAR | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Nov 2006 | Not sold | |
| 057 | TVR Taimar Coupe (1980) | H&H Sales Limited | 4 Dec 2002 | Not sold | |
| 056 | TVR Martin No. 5 (1976) | Coys | 10 Oct 2001 | - | £9027.00 |
| 282 | TVR Taimar 3.1 Sports (1979) | Bonhams & Brooks | 14 Jun 2001 | Not sold | |
| 023 | TVR Taimar (1978) | BCA | 26 Mar 2001 | - | £3150.00 |
| 915 | TVR 3000S (1979) | Brooks | 23 Jun 2000 | - | £5060.00 |
| 061 | TVR Taimar (1978) | BCA | 12 Oct 1998 | Not sold | |
| 017 | TVR Taimar (1978) | Parkes | 12 Apr 1997 | £3750.00 | - |
| 036 | TVR Taimar (1978) | ADT | 17 Jun 1996 | - | £5355.00 |
| 079 | TVR Taimar Coupe (1977) | Sandown | 14 Oct 1995 | £5500.00 | - |
| 287A | TVR Taimar 3000M (1979) | Sothebys | 22 May 1993 | £4000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
TVR M-series - Survival guide |
120 |
 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| TVR M-series - Survival guide - The M-series cars are the most practical of the classic-shaped TVRs but still need car and attention to keep them on the road. | ||||
| Article |
TVR The full story |
106 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2010 | |||
| TVR The full story - Rumours abound that TVR is about to stage a comeback. What better time to recall the past glories of Blackpool's best? | ||||
| Article |
GT juniors |
144 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2007 | |||
| GT juniors - Alastair Clements lives out his grand touring fantasies in miniature and on a budget with MGB GT V8, Triumph GT6 and TVR Taimar. | ||||
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