The T350 is a brand new coupe based on the running
gear of the universally acclaimed Tamora. The concept
is to apply TVR's expertise gained in motorsport
to a road car, and both shape and engineering owe
much to TVR's racing programme. It is intended
to form the basis of a racing car for the new GT
Cup class of the British GT Championship as well
as for a number of overseas one-make race series.
This car is available in two forms – the
T350 C, where C stands for coupe, and the T350
T, for targa, which is the version with two removable
panels overhead.
Function dominates form with the T350 and its
motorsport application determines the way the car
looks. As a result, every effort has been made
to maximise downforce while minimising drag. The
frontal area is very smooth without a central radiator
intake which helps it punch through the air easily
while the sharply cut off tail punctuates the airflow
sharply to reduce drag. The sloping roofline at
the back has been very precisely profiled to ensure
that the airflow remains attached to the car in
order to negate lift. Allied to a diffuser under
the exhausts and a splitter at the front, the T350's
shape has been optimised aerodynamically in a way
that is simply impossible with a two-seater convertible.
The interior of the T350 is largely based on that
of the Tamora and is all the better for that. It
has the same analogue readout for speed and engine
revs above a switchable multi-function display
which gives the driver the fullest range of information
from engine water and oil temperature, outside
air temperature and battery volts to maximum and
minimum values achieved (including maximum speed).
A sports pack is available which will have extra
readouts including lap times. With a side-opening
hatchback above the large luggage area, an unexpected
advantage will also come in terms of plenty of
boot space with easy loading. |