Cheaper Than An M3, Faster Than A Lamborghini! TVR T350C
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- Опубликовано: 18 фев 2024
- This is possibly the best TVR ever made.. BUT is it yet another terrifying driving machine or is this finally a TVR with no compromises?
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if TreVoRs were Italian we'd accept their eccentricites and styling as normal.
If they were Italian the eccentricities would be worshipped.
It were ever thus - this is why Morgan is now in Italian hands...@@daniellarge9784
@@daniellarge9784 But they are not. So they are extremely ugly
Absolutely not lol it’s butt ugly and I don’t even like Italian styling
If it were italian, the design wouldn't be that strange. That rear is awful
I am from Austria and i love my T350C. It´s such a spectacular car to drive. The JP exhaust unleashes the whole sound with pops and bangs without being to loud or drone. With Nitron shocks, the right alignment and a semi slick this car drives like a gokart especially with it´s direct steering. Seat position is just perfect. The next thing is, that people have a lot of sympathy for the car. Everytime i go for a wash or i refuel the car, people come to me, asking what kind of car this actually is and they all love it, when i show them all the freaky details. Children wave at you, when you pass by because the car is so small, it almost looks like a toy. That´s a thing that will never ever happen to you in a Porsche, Lamborghini or Ferrari. The car needs a lot of love and maintainance, but part supply is really, really good. You have to know, what you are doing, but it pays back big. It makes you smile every time you go out for a drive. It´s so satisfying and it really can turn a bad into a good day.
hi, is your car LHD?
What a joy that must be, look after it mate 👍
no, as all T350Cs that left Blackpool it is RHD. I know there are some conversions out there, but i´m happy with it. I installed a little camera under the left headlight, so at least i can see a bit what´s going on. Not enough to overtake on a mountain road, but fine to pass parking vehicles for example.@@sononatoamestre
Being from Austria as well I just asked myself whether there are some TVRs on our roads - now I know, there is at least one 🙂 Hope to see you on the road one day!
Von wo bist Du ???
Living in the US I learned about these from the magazine EVO and the movie Swordfish. Always thought they were cool beyond measure.
Looney toons back in action too.
They are fab cars. Total beasts that stick 2 fingers up to convention. You defo know when one is coming toward you down the road.
@@drew699 I've only seen one.A Chimeara.They are Very Very rare here in Greece and that guy,a uni professor has had it since new.
@@jt-hb8lhas an Albanian the only time I ever seen a TVR is in gran turismo
TVR on original Xbox game Project Gotham Racing. Getting lots of drift kudos such a beautiful car. The Tuscan
I think that this is the best looking TVR, I am saying that as an ex Griffith owner, it has aged very well. I think the T350C would be a better option than a Cerbera.
The chimaera is the most beautiful TVR
Nothing beats Speed Twelve for me))😊😊
I got a crush on the Tuscan Mk1…. And a soft side for the 80s wedge… but yeah, where should you chose
I have a Griffith too and I feel the same 😅
As a former Griff owner now driving a T350, I’d agree with you… 😅
what an intriguing little coffin 😅
what an incredibly asinine little comment.
Your cat needs a new costume. C-YA!
@@BarkerResearchI see you’re not up to the usual RUclips wit and repartee….
@@BarkerResearchthey are dangerous shitboxes, cmon there's a reason you can still pick them up cheap
somehow this car horrifies me. I mean, the perspective of driving it.
Funny that Jay Leno is about to release a review of the TVR Cerbera today.
Why is it funny?
Probably a conspiracy from big TVR
Saw this and I was about to watch it ,,clicked here
In British English that form of expression signifies what a coincidence, fella! Nothing about being funny or not!@@tobyholt4682
Again please tell me why funny?
TVR deserve far more recognition.
Jeremy Clarkson Helped Them 😈
Hopefully they wont get it, I dont wanna see such special cars to mitotically divide and reach the hands of self claimed "car guys" that sees m4 s as a god of sports cars.
For breaking down?
I instantly started browsing TVRs for sale when watching this!! 😁
Me too !
The company I worked for at this time used to supply the aluminium plate and billet to an engineering company in Heckmondwike, which made all the controls, handbrake, gearknob, etc.. We also made the aluminium fuel tank bodies and end-plates, which we delivered to Blackpool to have fuel cells inserted before sealing.
That straight six sounds beautiful! This is basically a british miata on steroids and i love it! What a crazy manufacturer TVR was. Thank you for driving those mashines and sharing your experience with us!
I think they are like a slightly modern cobra, more powerful than a Elise not much bigger front motor I'd love to drive this
I'm so happy to see a T350C reviewed here!!!
To me this is (with the Griffith) the most beautiful TVR... 😍
I can totally agree with you. I believe the T350C is a bit forgotten in the newer lineup of TVR, but this with the Sagaris is the most beautiful of them.
Have to agree, im lucky to own a t350T, Griff 500 and a Cerb and for drive the Griff is king, T350 isn't as well put together as the cerb but to be Brutal its the Cerb that after 100 mph will leave the rest behind no problems.
Love them All.
Does this exist with LHD (left hand drive)?
@AdrianColumbus no, all of the T350c and t are RHD. About 3xx units built, if memory serves me correctly
The Sagaris is actually based on the T350 not the Tuscan.....
True.
And the T350, in turn, is based on the Tamora.
Yes I thought that
I'm a Griffith 500HC owner. Honestly, just my opinion, the Griffith is possibly one of the best looking cars ever made.
Agreed!
No I reckon the chimaera is 😂
i always loved the quirky looks of the TVRs, this model specifically looks super clean and well composed, no need for flashy colours, the form and overall design just stands out, love the small design elements in the interior, the short wheelbase probably makes it super fun, and *yeeeess get one* and make plenty of videos with it please ;) but spare parts are probably a nightmare
I’ve always loved TVRs , my boss had a 350 when I was 16 and fell in love with them .
Wonderful cars. I love the 500 Griff myself. Did a rally in bad weather in one once. Keeps you awake. Brilliant
Fantastic review of a fantastic car……Jack is an expert at delivering a ‘no bullshit’ opinion….. non of the wannabe Clarkson delivery other RUclipsrs give you (you know who you are) or how great their lives are and ‘don’t you wish you were me’ personas
Jack is genuine….
Totally agree! I really enjoy Jack's deep analysis of how steering, pedals etc feels when driving properly 😊
Shmee?
Jay Emm I think he’s referring to. Seen him review many fast cars, never seen him more than halfway thru a rev range.
@seshelbow336 now tha you say it. Your spot on
JayEmm isn't "look at me"...Shmee is
I love my Tamora. All the benefits of the T350 (better driving characteristics, better reliability, better quality) but the roof comes off so you can enjoy the sound all the more so!
There is nothing like a TVR and that's why I love them! Cracking stuff as always Jack buddy 👍
That inline six sounds superb❤
TVRs in general are best of British motoring 😊
Always mind boggling 👍
Quite a few here in Switzerland 🇨🇭
You like raspiness?
@@mrnicktoyou yes
Frame design has real concerns
There is not alot of competition
There is one on auto trader this week and actually looks worth buying. Owners have to be fastidious about chassis maintenance otherwise they can be a disaster. All the frame steel is exposed not a single cover in sight. Sometimes a team up with another manufacturer is a good idea.
Never realised these had a built in roll cage! That’s a big plus point! Awesome little car!!
Not sure if these were bonded to chassis properly, or just glass fibred on.
@eric-wb7gj, it's not tied into the chassis the way a safety cage would be. It is more a means of supporting structure to the glassfibre roof section. The rear stays of the main hoop, for instance, have welded-on end plates, that are bonded onto the rear wheel arches, that themselves are glassfibre.
The legs down the a-pillar follow the door cut-out in what is effectively a 90° angle to then angle down again to attach to the outrigger.
In case of a roll-over much of that will just collapse but will leave you more survival space than without it or than a Tamora (or any tvr roadster for that matter).
@@bernardmclake3898 Thank you for info 🙂
It works. My mate flipped his aquaplaning at 70 on the motorway and came out unscathed.
Great video, as always.
Minor correction: The Sagaris is a T350 on steroids, not a Tuscan on steroids. I'm very privileged to own one. If anyone is interested, I have a few vids of mine but they're just in-car vids and nothing like Jack's polished videos.
Another car we never saw here in Canada. Looks amazeballs. The only TVRs I remember seeing were those wedge shaped ones.
Hey, there was a guy in Scarborough that used to sell TVRs. I used to own a 1978 Taimar. This guy would bring in the chassis and install a Ford 302 in it.
@@jacksparrow5281 yeah IIRC he was (still is??) on lawrence east somewhere?
Yeah, so many great cars that never see the light of day in Canada.. :(
Same, as a Canadian, I have lusted over modern TVR since forever but we only have the older wedge models here. Were they ever sold here or all they all imported? Some of the late 90's TVR should be legal to import. Mayne we will start to see the odd one at some point in the near future.
@@AaronHendu yeah they have to be 15 years old to qualify for importation.
That engine sounds amazing, years ago I had a friend's Griffith 500 stashed in my garage, he did say that if I took it out to be careful. In the many months I had it I did not take it out at all, though I did give the engine a 15 minute run, probably the wisest thing I have ever done. Fierce on track days, though we did scare ourselves with extreme brake fade. We did have a Chimaera in the family... it did amuse me that the Griffith 500 was too noisy to be used on many tracks despite the stock exhaust.. unusual to have to add slip-on silencers to a road car.
Owned one for 3 years. 50k miles. Daily driver. Cracked radiator was it's only issue. My favourite car I have ever owned. I came from Cerbera ownership which was very expensive/unreliable. Thanks for making this video! A few issues I had related to trying to put fuel in....u need to be very slow. Steering rack is very quick. Service intervals were frequent and u need to keep an eye on oil and no ABS so in winter could be a handful. Floor mounted pedals means to engage the clutch u need flexible ankles. Beautiful details but the glove compartment was a joke. Reliability of the Speed six was an issue and I'm not sure how many cars did big miles like mine (bought mine in 2007). It's a timeless classic and I'd always wish I kept it...for me miles 20k per year meant I was always concerned about engine needing a rebuild.
As an ex Lotus owner and now driving an F-type SVR I'm really missing a manual gearbox. These are absolutely on my list for my summer car and your review has only made the desire for one stronger... 😎
The sound is just to die for!
I remember seeing a few Granturas (probably with the BMC drivetrain) run in SCCA club-racing events in the States in the later 60's and always thought they were cool (and fast in their class). In the world-before-the-Internet, I followed the successive iterations via the British motoring press and have a stack of mildewing Car and Top Gears mouldering away somewhere in consequence. Always hoped to see one on the road someplace, but as the wilder variants were never seriously imported to the US (as far as I'm aware), never had the pleasure. This was a wonderful way to spend ten minutes on-line! Thank you!
Unwavering dedication and humility make you a standout. Congrats!
Another great video Jack, I’ve had a fair few TVR’S and enjoyed the scary experiences!
Thanks to you, Jack, I'm now much more aware of TVRs. I think this T350C is my favorite of the lot, but I do have more to learn. Keep 'em coming!
What a car! Jay Leno must be watching your channel, I see he has just released his own TVR Cerbra video! 😅
Mini T440R. Very nice! Always looking at these on AutoTrader 😉 At the time, I opted for a Clio V6 and yes, we all know how much they go for nowadays. I still really want one of these! 👍
The TVR Cerbera is still one of my favorite cars of all time. I always was jealous of others since we didn’t get them in the states. TVR’s are true world of art and beautiful to look at.
Always tempted by these. Amazing cars but the unreliability issues are a slight concern!!!
Loving the TVR content. Got to say I don't mind this one being on my radar before, but it looks class would defo have one in my dream garage 😊
Im glad you have found the T cars as good as I have and own, ive been waiting for you to discover TVR.
Loved your review, the confusion of 2000s TVRs is a little less confusing when put in order (Sagaris and Typhon are developments of this as Tuscan) Cerebral is elongated Chimaera with new engines. All the chassis can clearly be seen to share the same starting point. This I think is the perfect TVR. Fast and lairy enough, pretty, roll cage giving much needed chassis rigidity. Way cheaper than a Sagaris.
After an absence of 21 years I am back with a TVR having just bought a very late 06 plate Tuscan S convertible and I havent stopped smiling yet. They came on so much in the Russian era, they had proper development money thrown at them and are so much better built…with tVR in terms of driving & build quality the newer the better.
that garden-centre where you turned around was on one of the crash-detectives on iPlayer, with a biker - car collision. take care!
Great styling, powerful, well engineered. Would love one.
Thanks Jack, great looking & sounding car! 🙏🙏
Such an amazing beast. I absolutely HAVE to drive a TVR from the 2000s one day. Being from continential Europe and living in Canada, that won't be easy, but it's on my bucket list.
Everything was glued together. The dashboards used to fall off 😂😂. But some of the quickest cars I have ever driven. Amazing just amazing and if you know what your doing very easy to handle.
love the T350 jack, Mine is a T350t in black with the licence plate T2 YOB was GX04 VTU lol.... enough said.
scatty and unpredictable at higher speeds.Feels like it wants to put you in the hedge.
Great review as always, Would you say the good old Buick/Rover Griff 500 has them all up to 100 ish, ? I would hands down.
T350 is another revvver coming in shortly after then its the Cerb well....... when that hits the sweet spot you isn't catching it.
Oh Jack, that is a beautiful car. There are some in Oz but I have not seen any of them. Thanks for the video and the SOUND
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I love these, always wanted a Chimaera as they were new when I was a teenager. My dad had a Griffith 430 too, but I was at a track day at Cadwell maybe 15 years ago and one of these was tearing around at twice the speed of everything else and I’ve wanted one ever since. Great cars.
Loved this review. Captured the sound and interesting, proper petrol head insight with nice unfussy cinematography. Subbed mate!
Much appreciated! Thank you 🙏 and have a great weekend
4:32 phwoaaa that sounds amazing
Oh man, I love these! Stunning little car.
Had a ride in one once. Absolutely love that engine. Always pulling not violently just like a train. And glorious noise.
One that that always gets me is that the speed did somehow sounds quintessentially very British…and I can’t explain how 😂
Straight 6 like amdb or jag
@@davidpistek6241 yeah, but so many countries produce inline 6 engines, only a handful sound “British”
Beautiful details on the car. Including the VW Corrado wing mirrors :D. As usual great review.
They are.. Gordon Murray put them on the F1 too
Wonderful. I have never seen a review on the T350
At first watch I was not a fan of Number 27, but after a few episodes I now enjoy your presentations immensely and you are turning me into a TVR fan.
Great review, Jack, but I must admit that TVRs leave me cold. However, it's always good to see and hear what their fans rave about.
Loved watching TVR's racing, especially the Tuscan's, back in the late 80's. They were crazy.
Another stellar episode. Yup always thought this was a car you should own. It’s just you through and through really. ⚡️
Stunning design, it has aged so well. Absolutely love TVR.
I like this the best of all the TVRs you've tested.
I absolutly love the design of the tvr cars. They look like no other cars. ❤
Thank you so much,truly positive review.
Had a red one of these...never quite knew if I was ever going to make it home alive every time I went out..loved every second of it!
You nearly didn't make it mate ! I've still got the pics ! I bought your old car 🚗
It's still around by the way, been smashed up again then converted to a sagaris !
Oh great. Now I have to get myself a TVR. Excellent review, Jack!
I love the sound of angry straight six.
Excellent I've ALWAYS wanted a TVR! Mate of mine bought a Chimera i think (the convertible rounded light 4/5litre one on a R plate) about 20years ago and he said it was phenomenal! When he bought it, they were already my dream car, so very envious, although I think it gave him headaches for reliability from day 1! - So I bought a new MX5 MK2.5 fully loaded with hard top instead in 2004 (Still lively despite being 1/4 the power) loveky car, damn sight more reliable and better on petrol lol 😂👌🏴🇬🇧
I love the 911 Daytona shape. And the sounds!!!
I’ve commented on one of your TVR videos before - I owned the sister car to the Tuscan you reviewed! But I gotta say, loved this one. And it’s made me very nostalgic for Tivvers. I’ve not driven one since I sold my Tuscan in 2005 😱 but would really love to try a T350 now. You may have ignited a fire… 😂
The T350 is a very well designed TVR. I think it is beautiful in proportion and the hinges on the tail gate for example have echoes of Colin Chapman (make it lighter) . On the one hand you could argue TVR did some things just because they could but on the other they did them in order to stand out, why have a filler cap such as this one when a conventional one would do? A great review Jack, thank you. 👍👍
I wasn't aware of this model -- it's very striking. The Speed Six engine note is amazing (as is the sound of the Cerbera Red Rose V8). They sound almost as good as the mid-50's BRM V16 Formula One racer!
Absolutely brilliant video!
As a German Petrolhead that has been living across Europe, driving all kinds of sports car brands, I can’t help myself always coming back to some epic drives I had with a Tamora in the Highlands or with my Chimera 4.5 in the Alps… man!
These engines were initially very well designed and could have been reliable. But, alas, Peter Wheeler cheaped out on materials and components resulting in the issues these engines are known for. If he had stuck to the original designs both the Speed Six and Speed Eights would have been great engines!
Nice one, Jack. Enjoyed your review of the 350! Shame about the dark wheels though…
Regarding the early-00s lineup, my understanding has always been that the T350C (coupe) and T (targa) were the modern, entry level sports cars, with the Tamora essentially the same thing but in a roadster body (I've never been quite sure why it wasn't part of a T350 trio explicitly). The Sagaris was the hardcore variant of the T350. The Tuscan sat above the T350s/Tamora/Sagaris in size, and the Cerbera was the 2+2 option, and as the biggest car in the lineup was also available with the V8. The Typhon was part of a sort of "super-Tuscan" family also including the less powerful T400 that never went into production. I think only one was ever built, although several went racing. I've never been sure why TVR picked alphanumerics for some models and names for others, even different variants of the same model 🤔
Yes, that's my understanding too. Although it was never really clear exactly where the Tuscan fit in. Also, I believe that at least two Typhons were built, possibly 3. I think there is only one T440R though and it's currently owned by TVR101, who are one of the leading independent TVR mechanics in the country.
Wow that engine THAT ENGINE! 🥰
I’m at the tvr car club Nl trackday event rn and I get this video. Funny coincidence. One lad brought a tvr t350t with the 4.6L engine. A brutal car
I love TVR’s from that era, although I’ve never driven one.
My friend had one back in the 70’s a very cool yet temperamental little machine.
2000 to 2014 was peak for the combustion engine. Downhill from then
4:14 that sound is absolutely intoxicating!
I love T350s but never had the guts to own a TVR 😅
Great video, Jack, if you could just buy one, I’ll enjoy it vicariously through your videos in it 😂
Had one, ballistic performance !
Brave design for the few. I really like a lot the roof lines, unique.
Thank you for this video. The styling of these cars has stood the test of time. Look at the modern Ginetta!
Great job as usual bro ❤
I love that TVR in-line 6 cylinder noise
I loved tvr interiors. Always felt very special
Love TVR’s proper man’s motor.
What a beauty, the best TVR model in my opinion. Thanks Jack 😁
What a cool car, love it.
Great vid.
Perfect timing, you been saving this one up or just that close with Mr Leno?!
I love the bonkers design philosophy of TVR. It's such a shame they didn't have managers that could direct the crazy engineers and designers in a way to make the company work.
If only they could find a low cost MX5 competitor, a mid range Z competitor, and a higher rage M competitor that they continued to develop and improve, I think they may have been still a big name today.
Unfortunately, they seemed to go crazy with new cars like every year that just have cost a fortune in development for a low turn over.
Lovely car I have an exige about the same weight with 420 bhp. Keeping a car light is key.
I haven't seen a 'Blackpool Trevor' for ages. Always fancied one in the 70's. Enjoyed this video.
Beautiful car! Wonderful soundtrack.
It sounds stunning and looks fabulous!!
Can you do a test on a TVR 420 SEAC they were cool and in the day very good?!
🙏👍
A quick steering rack on a short wheelbase car allows one to correct tail swings quickly.
As a North American, I have loved looking at these cars since I was a child. They seem so wild...even the tamer models. I am not sure Inhave ever seen a modern TVT in person...I do see classic era TVR from time to time, the wedge style ones. Best OEM paint ever on the modern ones.
Love the TVR content
Funny to hear your views on the looks as I find this one probably the least desirable based on looks . Give me a Cerb or Tuscan any day
Hey buddy.. I LOVE a Cerbera but if I had to pick I think this one would win out..