TVR Tuscan V8/V8 SE/V8 SE LWB
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1970, 28 produced. (Tuscan V8) 1967-1970, 24 produced. (Tuscan V8 SE) 1967-1970, 21 produced. (Tuscan V8 SE LWB) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Following on from the success of its Griffith models TVR launched the new "Tuscan" range in 1967. The first Tuscan to be launched was the V8 version in 1967, this was quickly followed in 1969 by a new V6 powered model. Production of the V8 models dropped considerably in comparison to the Griffith, however over 100 examples of the V6 version were built before the range was replaced in 1971.
The Tuscan V8 models used a 4.7 litre engine of US Ford origin. An even more powerful "SE" version was also offered, this produced a staggering 271bhp. Once again the Tuscan body had no external access to the luggage area and rear lights were "donated" from the latest Mk II Cortina!
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4727cc | V8 OHV | Ford 289 | 101.6mm x 72.9mm | 11 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 4-Barrel | 1 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 mph | 5.7 s | 14.1 s | 16 mpg | 271 bhp 6000 | Tuscan SE |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Girling hydraulic, 10.75" front, 9" rear |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | TVR Tuscan Coupé | Bonhams | 15 Sep 2012 | Not sold | |
| 075 | TVR Tuscan V8 LWB | H&H Sales Limited | 6 Oct 2004 | Not sold | |
| 037 | TVR Tuscan SE (1967) | Poulain LeFur | 10 Dec 2001 | £175000.00 | - |
| 124 | TVR Tuscan (1968) | Coys | 31 Jul 1999 | £6522.00 | - |
| 064 | TVR Tuscan (1968) | Parkes | 26 May 1998 | Not sold | |
| 015 | TVR Tuscan (1970) | Coys | 1 Dec 1994 | £2750.00 | - |
| 026 | TVR Tuscan Sports (1968) | Christies | 12 Sep 1992 | £5600.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Future classic - TVR Tuscan S |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2003 | |||
| Future classic - TVR Tuscan S - The Tuscan S is a turning point for the TVR: a supercar you really can use every day. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - TVR Tuscan |
74 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 August 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - TVR Tuscan - That two-seater that just blatted past you on the motorway sounding like a Ducati on steroids? It was probably a TVR Tuscan. JAMES TAYLOR thinks you ought to ask yourself why you haven't bought one. Yet... | ||||
| 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 |
Release the beast |
46 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2009 | |||
| Release the beast- Inspired by TVR, can a Trident harness V8 power in the same way? | ||||
| Article |
Short & Sweet |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2004 | |||
| Richard Heseltine gets to grips with TVR's wild Tuscan SE - the ultra-rare '60s sensation that set the outrageous template for the Cerbera | ||||
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