Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
TVR introduced the Griffith in 1992 as a replacement for the S-Series but made it on top of the Tuscan's racer chassis, which led to a sportier vehicle.
The British car manufacturer produced the Griffith with a Rover V-8 engine in the first year of production with either 4.0- or a 4.3-liter displacement. Then the factory closed for a few months in 1993 for upgrading the assembly lines, and when TVR reopened it, the Griffith received only the 5.0-liter unit. Thanks to its low weight, the Griffith was a fierce sports car in proper hands or a widow-maker in the hands of an inexperienced driver. It was the real British roadster but powered by a V-8.
TVR took care of the car's aerodynamic and covered the round headlights with clear-glass profiled to cut into the air. The oval-shaped grille at the front was narrow, and the hood sported a wide vent that extracted the hot air behind the radiator. On the sides, the car sported an arched sculptured line between the front fenders and the doors. To enter the car, the carmaker added grab handles on the top-rear side of the doors. After the short, sloped trunk area, the back panel was flat and vertical. It sported big, vertical taillights.
Inside, the Griffith offered room for two passengers and an aluminum instrument panel with individual dials and gauges, plus a few warning lights. Later on, the carmaker provided an option for a wood panel. Also, starting with 1995, TVR offered power steering, which became a standard feature beginning in 1999.
TVR launched the last series of the Griffith in 2001, known as the Griffith 500 in 100 units, which was faster than the Ferrari 512TR or the V-10 powered Dodge Viper.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 5MT RWD (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3948 cm3 |
Power: | 177 KW @ 5250 RPM 241 HP @ 5250 RPM 237 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 366 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 158 mph (254 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR15 //245/45 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.2 in (3891 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.9 in (1,461/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90 in (2286 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 369 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3L V8 5MT RWD (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4280 cm3 |
Power: | 206 KW @ 5500 RPM 280 HP @ 5500 RPM 276 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 305 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 414 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 159 mph (256 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR15 // 245/45 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.2 in (3891 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.9 in (1,461/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90 in (2286 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 5MT RWD (326 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4997 cm3 |
Power: | 239.8 KW @ 5500 RPM 326 HP @ 5500 RPM 322 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 320 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 434 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR15 // 245/45 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.2 in (3891 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.9 in (1,461/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90 in (2286 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 369 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 5MT RWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4997 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 5500 RPM 340 HP @ 5500 RPM 335 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 350 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 475 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 ZR15 // 245/45 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.2 in (3891 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.9 in (1,461/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90 in (2286 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 369 g/km |