I have heard the AJP8 on videos, and I admire its genesis and performance. However, the previous owner wanted something unique, so that's why he did the engine swap. I know the purists don't like this.
I'm on my 6th TVR, a 2006 Tuscan Convertible 4ltr Speed6. Of all of the otthers, I miss my 4.2ltr Cerbera Speed8 the most. It was awesome. There are still quite a few TVR's in the US and Canada supported by the TVR Car Club North America.
Only one mistake, the Maserati version of the Ferrari V8 has a crossplane crankshaft, hence the muscle car sound. The original TVR AJP8 engine that came in the Cerbera was a flat plane crank, 75 degree SOHC V8 in 4.2 and 4.5 liter sizes designed by Melling.
You know someone else mentioned that which makes sense especially when you hear the engine sound. However, that's what the owner told me and he might be wrong. Thank you for your comment.
Great video, a couple of notes "griffith considered one his best designs" thats not the Griffith shown at 5:32 , i think its a 3000m , the Griffith is far prettier , also thats not a flat plane V8 , thats why it sounds old school, the Maserati version of that engine has a regular cross plane V8 , the Ferrari version has a flat plane. The cerbera did have a flat plane crank originally though
Thanks for the clarification Chris. I truly appreciate it as I'm definitely not a TVR expert. It's interesting how they have different engines. It's truly a beast of a car, and I enjoyed reviewing it.
The Cerbera and Tuscan are my favorite models. When I had my Lotus, I would have it serviced by TVR in Cullompton UK. Always enjoyed going there and seeing all the TVRs. They had a GT40 once that was in for a gearbox rebuild. It's such a shame they're gone....
Yes. I love those in addition to the Sagaris and Griffith. It must have been exciting seeing all of those cars, especially seeing the legendary GT40. I couldn't agree more with you on that and wish we could bring back some of those models.
The original engine would have been even better. They sound insane and were built by TVR.
I have heard the AJP8 on videos, and I admire its genesis and performance. However, the previous owner wanted something unique, so that's why he did the engine swap. I know the purists don't like this.
I'm on my 6th TVR, a 2006 Tuscan Convertible 4ltr Speed6. Of all of the otthers, I miss my 4.2ltr Cerbera Speed8 the most. It was awesome.
There are still quite a few TVR's in the US and Canada supported by the TVR Car Club North America.
Thanks for sharing. That's what the consensus is that Speed8 is a better engine choice to have. I didn't know that TVR Car Club NA existed.
Only one mistake, the Maserati version of the Ferrari V8 has a crossplane crankshaft, hence the muscle car sound. The original TVR AJP8 engine that came in the Cerbera was a flat plane crank, 75 degree SOHC V8 in 4.2 and 4.5 liter sizes designed by Melling.
You know someone else mentioned that which makes sense especially when you hear the engine sound. However, that's what the owner told me and he might be wrong. Thank you for your comment.
What a cool car! And the exhaust tone is so rad!!!
It certainly was the coolest, raw, and unique cars that I've had the pleasure of driving so far. Yes, the exhaust note was mental!
Never seen a TVR. Thanks for the review
I knew about them but hadn't seen one until I saw this beauty😁
VERY NICE VIDEO! I haven't seen a TVR in the US. Love the exhaust note.
Thank you so much! They're VERY RARE in the US as they were never imported. Glad you liked the exhaust like I did😁
How does the front end maintain any traction..
@1986Mr.Flores I really don't know but it was very planted and didn't notice anything out of ordinary with all of that power.
Where’s the modified BMW M4 hood scoop at???
Great video, a couple of notes "griffith considered one his best designs" thats not the Griffith shown at 5:32 , i think its a 3000m , the Griffith is far prettier , also thats not a flat plane V8 , thats why it sounds old school, the Maserati version of that engine has a regular cross plane V8 , the Ferrari version has a flat plane. The cerbera did have a flat plane crank originally though
Thanks for the clarification Chris. I truly appreciate it as I'm definitely not a TVR expert. It's interesting how they have different engines. It's truly a beast of a car, and I enjoyed reviewing it.
That engine makes 450 ish crank.
Even the very different higher output Ferrari engine using the same block only made 500 crank at most.
I see your point but that's what the owner told me. The person who built in Europe made those claims. Dynoing it will prove the true power.
I think Maserati version was a cross-plane v8 with some exhaust engineering
Victor, this has a flat plane engine that's obviously modified, including the exhaust, but the key factor is that the redline is 8500 RPM.
@@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779 Ferrari version was flatplane cranck
@victortaveira8271 This one is too. They shared the same engine essentially with few small differences.
@@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779 Weird that it sounds nothing like the flat plane crank version.
@igorlis380 it is a flat plane. The exhaust is customized, so that has changed the sound.
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Sick car imop the wheels needa be changed to something more stylish and less sex spec
Thank you man. As we speak, Full Throttle Auto Studio has ordered a new period correct 18" 3-piece wheels...They look fantastic.
The Cerbera and Tuscan are my favorite models. When I had my Lotus, I would have it serviced by TVR in Cullompton UK. Always enjoyed going there and seeing all the TVRs. They had a GT40 once that was in for a gearbox rebuild. It's such a shame they're gone....
Yes. I love those in addition to the Sagaris and Griffith. It must have been exciting seeing all of those cars, especially seeing the legendary GT40. I couldn't agree more with you on that and wish we could bring back some of those models.