tvr speed 12

farbod · 12-29-2002, 11:59 AM

:flamer: i agree i love the new tvr it is almost as good as the buggati veyron i cant wait too hear its top speed

stallion1983 · 01-14-2003, 05:11 PM

:sun:
I have a feeling that it will be comparable to the McLaren F1 in the 0-60 area but i dont know about its top end. It will probably be able to pull a few more mph that the McLaren F1. Remember that the McLaren was made in the early 90's it took them almost 10 years to catch up.

farbod · 01-15-2003, 01:26 PM

dont get your hopes up kid the tvr has 800bhp and it wais the same as the 300 bhp ones so that means it is super fast infact so fast that tvr sais it is too dangarous so it has been baned from the road. and if you want to know it does 0-60 in 2.9 seconds witch is faster than the mclaren f1 and a max speed of over 240mph witch is better than the maclarens 200 mph

stallion1983 · 01-15-2003, 07:53 PM

O so how come the TVR site doesnt have anything on this car where can i go to see proof because i get a host of auto mags and none of them even comented on this new wonder
:bandit:

jsb88 · 01-17-2003, 04:25 PM

Ahem.... EVO

Scott 02 · 01-18-2003, 09:22 PM

I think it will be close with the F1 from 0-60 and pull hard in the 230mph on top end

jsb88 · 01-19-2003, 04:10 AM

maybe someone could make a 3d program that calculates wind resistance and weight to BHP ratio to work this out.... those are the programs car companies have that cost millions dont they? Dam...

Scott 02 · 01-29-2003, 08:31 AM

Yeah..it would cost millions to do. Intresting to hear mor about it.

Scott 02 · 01-29-2003, 02:20 PM

Anyone who is intrested, here are some stats i was able to get a hold of wile messing around at the store.

Engine: 7730cc 90 degree V12
Steel block, aluminium heads, 4 valves per cylinder
Dry Sump
12.5:1 compression ratio
Power: 800 bhp at 8250 revs
Torque: 650 lbs/ft at 5750
Weight: 1000kg
Chassis: Space frame with integral rollover and side impact protection.
Brakes: Front - 378mm ventilated with 6 pot callipers
Rear - 273mm ventilated with 4 pot callipers
Wheels: Front - 11x18, 285/35 tyres
Rear - 13x18 345/35 tyres

jsb88 · 01-30-2003, 02:53 AM

I think they should bring it out just once to race against all the best cars on top gear, in an elimination round, so if you defeat Murcielago, oyu take on Zonda, then XJ220, then Mclaren f1, then Veyron.

Scott 02 · 01-31-2003, 03:21 PM

Are you saying that the Veyron is the most competition out of the cars you listed?

jsb88 · 01-31-2003, 04:03 PM

Well, with a claimed top speed of 252mph, and very quick acceleration, it should be the highest competitor in a 4 mile run.

YellowMaranello · 01-31-2003, 05:41 PM

Top Gear should just do it like they did the Zonda/Murcielago. Straightline and track with the Speed 12/Veyron.

jsb88 · 02-01-2003, 08:07 AM

I think distance would be the key in that race. The TVR would pull ahead on 1-2 miles, but over that the Bugatti would edge onto the lead with a higher top end speed.

farbod · 03-27-2003, 11:57 AM

actuly the tvr is just a little bit slower than the maclaren

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