Factory visit today

[Ballistic]

Visited the factory today to see my T350C in the final assembly area. I can't believe it's almost finished, will be delivered to dealer beginning of December, I only placed the order on October 2

The factory looks a lot tidier and more organised from when I was last there in September, and I was told that the level of quality inspection is now much higher to iron out any minor problems before the cars are delivered.
Cars going through the production area were mainly Tuscan 2's (now being built after being put on hold, a few T350C's and one red Sagaris (who's going to be the lucky new owner?)
Also spied a Sagaris on the M55 (didn't realise any had been released yet, maybe it was the developement car)

Many thanks to Natalie, Natasha and Lisa for looking after me so well.

[_DJ_]

Ballistic said:

Visited the factory today to see my T350C in the final assembly area. I can't believe it's almost finished, will be delivered to dealer beginning of December, I only placed the order on October 2 The factory looks a lot tidier and more organised from when I was last there in September, and I was told that the level of quality inspection is now much higher to iron out any minor problems before the cars are delivered. Cars going through the production area were mainly Tuscan 2's (now being built after being put on hold, a few T350C's and one red Sagaris (who's going to be the lucky new owner?) Also spied a Sagaris on the M55 (didn't realise any had been released yet, maybe it was the developement car) Many thanks to Natalie, Natasha and Lisa for looking after me so well.

What colour was the moving Sagaris? The pre-prod cars were grey and candy apple red.

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[Ballistic]

Twas a grey one. Amazing road presence.

[_DJ_]

Ballistic said:

Twas a grey one. Amazing road presence.

hmm, the old shape (before they revised the back)?

[Supersonic]

They've updated the rear end on the grey car too.

[Ballistic]

Car was coming towards me so didn't see the rear.
When I visited the factory in September I saw the grey developement car (maybe it was the same one) and it had a tacked-on plastic rear spoiler.
The car I saw in production today had a much more aesthetic solution which seemed to blend in well with the rest of the rear whilst still looking agressive.

[_DeeJay_]

Supersonic said:

They've updated the rear end on the grey car too.

Still stunning, IMHO....

[griff2be]

Ballistic said:

Car was coming towards me so didn't see the rear. When I visited the factory in September I saw the grey developement car (maybe it was the same one) and it had a tacked-on plastic rear spoiler. The car I saw in production today had a much more aesthetic solution which seemed to blend in well with the rest of the rear whilst still looking agressive.

If the one in build was a red one, then that is the first of the new race cars

[Supersonic]

griff2be said:

If the one in build was a red one, then that is the first of the new race cars

Any idea if they still plan to supercharge the race cars?

[griff2be]

I don't think so initially. They were talking about the race engines producing about 50bhp more than the AJP race unit. At Brands they were talking about it being GT race engine without restrictors.

The first Sagaris racer is supposed to be ready for the TVR Motorsport awards dinner on Saturday, but not sure it it will be in race trim by then, or juts stripped out track day trim....

[christof]

And the next one will be my beastie

Christof

[v41ley]

The Silverstone demonstrator (due in Jan) is going to red I think. Could be that one.

[christof]

Nope, this is the first road/track car made for the TVR Motorsport department.

Christof

[TSS]

Hi Christof,

You say it’s going to be a “road/track car”, what are the differences to a standard Sagaris? Is the race car road legal? I'm imagining something like TVR’s equivalent of a Ferrari 360 CS?

Thanks, TSS

[christof]

TSS,

afaik, the differences are: special lightweight body work, perspex(sp?) glases, basic interior with stack instruments, racing seats, full harnesses, 6pot brakes, no heater/ac (but you can order if you want)

It's definitely a similar concept to the 360S or the GT3RSR, so I suppose it will be road legal.

Christof

[TSS]

Thanks Christof, that sounds quite interesting, I might have to speak to my dealer and change my Sagaris order!

[simon@63]

christof said:

TSS, with stack instruments Christof

At last!

[ccharlie6]

do they announce any plans at this event? like any plans the factory has in terms of racing and so on (a full factory le mans assault was rumoured?)

[Davislove]

what the hell are those anthracite allies doing.....

[RichB]

Davislove said:

anthracite allies

Scargill could have done with some of them during the miners strike!