TVR Typhon consumer car reviews and road tests

TVR T350 350c 2005

Which one next was the question, especially having owned and driven all previous modern variants of TVR from S3 to Cerbera. The line-up on offer was Tamora, Tuscan 2 and 350C, one after the other. Apparently Clarkson had made a slight mess of the targa top of the Tuscan, after struggling to get it to fit when he had tested it earlier in the week, so I was to ignore the whistling. They were right enough when the factory had said that they had tamed the driving experience of the new Tuscan, as it was relatively uninvolving and easy to live with but still as fast. The Tamora, as usual was more exciting but the 350C blew me away. What a different experience altogether; "I want one, I want one" was all I could say as I blasted past a line of cars with still tons of throttle push to deliver. Even on the windier roads, with some heel and toe blips of the throttle and a snarl from the exhaust was tremendous fun. This car has a raw edge that the others don’t have and is similar in comparison between a Chimaera and a Griffith, the Chimaera being the softer and less invigourating drive. You know you want one and you will not be in the least disappointed, believe me. It’s like the Griffith; drive 350mls only stopping to re-fuel and you just want to get back in and keep on driving it. No other car grabs you by the b***s like this one.

TVR Tuscan 3.6 targa 2006

I have owned TVR’s since 1996 and have moaned about every one of them for their unpredictable behaviour, mainly in all fairness small faults, and my failure to forget to place the car on its trickle charger! Breakdown, call outs, etc. But for all this and the numerous times I have considered part-exchanging the car and recieving the endless underwrite slag-offs, it is with an almost sadistic pleasure and loyalty that I still retain my lovely and mouthwateringly georgeous TVR Tuscan.

TVR T350 T350c 2005

Outstanding looks and performance. Surprisingly comfortable on long motorway runs and well mannered around town. Good sized boot for weekends away. Aircon is a must and works pretty well too. Hardly any misbehaviour in handling, except on very slippery roads. Brilliant track day car, that out runs and out breaks the earlier TVRs. Blistering acceleration, the revs seem to climb and climb until your eyes water! A sports exhaust is the one extra I added, a car like the T350 wants to make an announcement.

TVR Tuscan 3.6 2007

A little luxury treat for myself. Nice exterior, stunning mover and very comfortable ride.

TVR T350 3.6 2007

This was the most beautiful car I had ever seen. Fell in love with it straight away and fortunately the price tag was very good for what you get.

TVR Sagaris 4.0 2dr 2006

This car has blistering acceleration and you just have to look at it to fall for it. This is a sexy car and it really loves to be driven. You will find any excuse to get in this just to hear the sound of the engine. Total fun, real head turner, LOVE IT!

Responses to this review

You lucky thing, I love TVR, great soundtrack and looks to die for....British too....I want – Carl Fox from England

TVR Tamora 3.6 360bhp 6 speed 2dr 2003

You can keep your Porsche and Ferrari, the TVR is the only sport car to own and the Tamora is a very affordable option. I’ve had mine two years now and it has given me nothing but pleasure. As engaging in rush hour urban traffic as out on the open road, it’s a car to be driven everyday not to sit under a dust cover. Buy one and you won’t regret it.

TVR Cerbera 4.0 2dr 2005

You may have heard good things and bad things about this car, and they’re all true. If you are thinking about buying one of these make sure it is under warranty (look for the gold warranty - you’ll use it!) However, unreliable niggles aside, once you put your foot on the accelerator and hear that engine rev you’ll know why you want one so badly. Fantastic when in fully working order, frustrating when yet another problem appears. A labour of love but, so worth it when out on the open road.