Silverstone Organisers Ask: What is the Best British Sports Car of All Time?

The fifteen finalists in the Silverstone Classic’s, “Best British Sports Car of All Time” vote-in have been announced, and boy is there some choice picks. Before we get to that though, can I just point out a misnomer in using the, “of All Time” qualifier?

This assumes (prophetically?) that Britain will not be making any more sports cars in the future, whereas, “Best British Sports Car So Far” would be a far more accurate description. But enough with semantics: who are our lucky finalists? Read on….

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Dramatic Design by TVR

TVR Sagaris

Few cars look as dramatic as the new TVR Sagaris. The Sagaris’ exterior design is bold and unique. The car’s body sports a number of cooling ducts that TVR claims are fully functional. The car’s front splitter and rear diffuser are distinctive and add to the car’s funky exterior design. While motorsport is never far from TVR`s designers and engineers minds, the rigorous demands of the endurance racing arena were the foremost priority in the design of the Sagaris.

Engine Data :
Engine Capacity : 3996 cc
Cylinders : 6
Valves : 24v
Power : 380@7200 bhp/rpm
Torque : 310@5250 lb/ft

Performance :
Maximum Speed : 160 mph - (Man) 0 - 60 mph 3.7 seconds - (Man)
Fuel : Fuel Type - Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Capacity : 55 litres / 12.1 gallons

Dimensions and Capacities :
Length : 4035 mm - 13'3"
Width : 1885 mm - from mirror to mirror
Height : 1195 mm - 3'11"
Wheel Base : 2361 mm - 7'9"
Split/Fold Rear Seat

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