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TVR Griffith 5.0 Serpentine

1993 · 48,000 miles · Manual · Black

£51,000

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Key facts

Year: 1993
Mileage: 48,000 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Black
Generation: Griffith 500 (1993–2002)

About this car

This 1993 TVR Griffith began life with the 4.3-litre Rover-based V8 but now runs a 5.0-litre Serpentine engine. It is a left-hand-drive car that has always been German-registered, which makes it a rarer proposition than the usual right-hand-drive examples.

The modifications are extensive and aimed at making it drive more like a modern car. They include a fast road camshaft, a Megasquirt ECU, an ACT triple plenum, a larger exhaust with a catalyst and Racelogic traction control. The bonnet has been modified for better cooling, the suspension has been changed and it sits on BBS wheels.

It shows 77,000 km (about 48,000 miles), with roughly 20,000 km on the engine since the full rebuild. The car is black with a black interior and comes with its paperwork and TÜV, plus a service before sale. It is based in northern Germany and is being sold on behalf of its owner.

Written by Vertar from Shmoo Automotive’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (TVR's published claims for the Griffith 500 (5.0 V8). Check the serpentine-belt detail for 1993 cars, as it's usually linked to later cars.).

Power: 340 bhp
0-60 mph: 4.1 s
Top speed: 167 mph
Weight: 1,060 kg
Power to weight: 321 bhp per tonne
Engine: 4,997 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated