Typhoon going to Geneva
Discussion
Julian64 said:
anyone got a picture, I remember it to be a much nicer looking car than the saggy, and wonder why the saggy beat it to production 
The Sagaris is a T350 with some styling/suspension tweaks and the same engine. Easy work. The Typhon was a new shell (carbon fibre), new interior, but most work of all - getting big, reliable HP out of the Speed Six.
So why have they got 2 similar cars (coupes), why couldnt they just make the sag a 2+2 and stick a supercharger on that? or visa versa? and why cant they put a roof on it like the tuscan that can go in the boot (thats one thing tvr's are about, with the wind in your hair)? sorry if its a dumb question, i guess that'd make me dunb?
woody-oTT said:
So why have they got 2 similar cars (coupes), why couldnt they just make the sag a 2+2 and stick a supercharger on that? or visa versa? and why cant they put a roof on it like the tuscan that can go in the boot (thats one thing tvr's are about, with the wind in your hair)? sorry if its a dumb question, i guess that'd make me dunb?
Could say the same thing about the Chimaera and Griffth.
targarama said:
cooky said:
yellow peril said:
Julian64 said:
and wonder why the saggy beat it to production
Cost of production and overheating problems
YP
.....they're still looking for 2 missing cylinders
Why? they can beat Cerberas today with only 6 cylinders
Can you define beat?
Performance, Looks, Sound?
or maybe you refer to reliability
Daftlad said:
rpa.janwell said:
Sorry to be picky, but Typhon perhaps.
I understand it will be called a Typhoon.
See you in Geneva.
Probably will go - just for a blast.
Shame about the name - the original had bite to it.
""Typhon is the offspring of Gaia and Tartarus. His mate is Echidna and both were so fearful that when the gods saw them they changed into animals and fled in terror. Typhon's hundred, horrible heads touched the stars, venom dripped from his evil eyes, and lava and red-hot stones poured from his gaping mouths. Hissing like a hundred snakes and roaring like a hundred lions, he tore up whole mountains and threw them at the gods.
Zeus soon regained his courage and turned, and when the other gods saw him taking his stand, they came back to help him fight the monster. A terrible battle raged, and hardly a living creature was left on Earth. But Zeus was fated to win, and as Typhon tore up huge Mount Aetna to hurl at the gods, Zeus struck it with a hundred well-aimed thunderbolts and the mountain fell back, pinning Typhon underneath. There the monster lies to this very day, belching fire, lava and smoke through the top of the mountain.
Echidna, his hideous mate, escaped destruction. She cowered in a cave, protecting Typhon's offspring, and Zeus let them live as a challenge to future heroes. Echidna and Typhon's children are the Nemean Lion, Cerberus, Ladon, the Chimaera, the Sphinx, and the Hydra.""
As above, there is a good reason for the name. And given the nature of the beast, entirely apt.
"Typhoon" sounds so American. In other words crap. And has no relevance.
I agree, Typhon was a great name.
However, I can understand the logic in changing it (and not changing it too much so it's still recognisable as a development of the previous car).
If TVR sold the Typhon, would there be any legal issues with people who have a contract buy one (i.e. the original deposits?). I suppose Typhoon could relate to the forced induction nature of the car, though it does break with tradition of naming cars after greek mythical characters.
However, I can understand the logic in changing it (and not changing it too much so it's still recognisable as a development of the previous car).
If TVR sold the Typhon, would there be any legal issues with people who have a contract buy one (i.e. the original deposits?). I suppose Typhoon could relate to the forced induction nature of the car, though it does break with tradition of naming cars after greek mythical characters.
targarama said:
No, Typhoon. Definitely says Typhoon. Much better name.
Like the tea. Or is it a storm?
Like the tea. Or is it a storm?
Is it really going to happen then or is it going to be a Storm in a teacup ?
I haven`t read the article yet, still waiting for my sprint
Edited by Mr Jenks on Sunday 8th October 12:37
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