TVR Griffith

The TVR Griffith is a sports car manufactured and marketed by TVR, from1991 to 2002.This model later referred to as the Griffith 500. In 2017 the Griffith name appeared again on a sports car introduced under a revived TVR brand.

Like its predecessors, the Griffith 200 and Griffith 400, the modern Griffith was a lightweight (1,060 kg (2,337 lb)) fiberglass-bodied, two-door, two-seat sports car powered by a V8 engine. Originally, it used a 4.0 L 240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS) Rover V8 engine, but in 1992 that could be optionally increased to 4.3 L 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) with a further option of big-valve cylinder heads. With a TVR-developed 5.0 L 340 hp (254 kW; 345 PS) version of the Rover V8 became available in 1993. All versions of the Griffith use the Lucas Industries 14CUX engine management system. All models use a five-speed manual transmission from Rover and TREMEC.

To coincide with the marque's 70th anniversary year at the Goodwood Revival, a new Griffith was revealed on 8 September 2017 under the now resurrected TVR marque, featuring design work by Gordon Murray. It features a Cosworth modified Ford Coyote 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 500 bhp (507 PS; 373 kW), double wishbone suspension with adjustable coilover dampers, a carbon fibre ground effect chassis. It can go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in approximately 4 seconds, and its top speed is 322 km/h (200 mph). 

Due to the extensive use of carbon fibre it weighs less than 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) as a result, with a 50:50 weight distribution achieved through the Griffith's architecture of aluminum and carbon fibre components, which improves handling. Design elements, such as large front air intakes, front splitter, and rear integrated diffuser help in increasing aero dynamics, while the double side exhausts and a double bubble roof add to the car's purposeful look. Inside the car, a driver-focused setup is kept in mind with a digital instrument cluster providing useful information and minimum controls present on the steering wheel and dashboard.