TVR 350SE
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The TVR 350SE was a sports car
designed and built by TVR
starting in 1990 and ending in 1991.
In 1990 TVR
Engineering Limited produced a limited production run of 25 specially prepared 350's to mark the end of the era heralded by the 350i
. This commemorated the previous 7 years of production during which time over a thousand 350i-model TVRs were manufactured.
All 350SEs featured a 3.9 litre NCK hotwire Rover V8
all-alloy engine, polished multi-spoke alloy wheels and Koni adjustable shock absorbers.
Each car is uniquely numbered with its number surrounded in laurels in gold for future recognition on the side wings and rear. The cars also had 350SE decals on front spoiler, side sills and rear. TVR originally sold the 350SEs for £21,000.
The limited production 350SE was seen as the ultimate progression of the 350i in terms of both outright performance and enjoyment.
Number 13 was never made so there was a number 26 to make up the 25 cars. Number 20 was a big valve. Number 19 has been broken up for parts and no longer exists.
Number 1 of 25 is Monza red with a cream and red interior and shown in the top photograph.
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
designed and built by TVR
TVR
thumb|right|240px|TVR No.2, the oldest surviving TVR, located at [[Lakeland Motor Museum, Newby Bridge, Cumbria]]TVR was an independent British manufacturer of sports cars. Until 2006 it was based in the English seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, but has since split up into several smaller...
starting in 1990 and ending in 1991.
In 1990 TVR
TVR
thumb|right|240px|TVR No.2, the oldest surviving TVR, located at [[Lakeland Motor Museum, Newby Bridge, Cumbria]]TVR was an independent British manufacturer of sports cars. Until 2006 it was based in the English seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, but has since split up into several smaller...
Engineering Limited produced a limited production run of 25 specially prepared 350's to mark the end of the era heralded by the 350i
TVR 350i
In 1982 TVR's then new owner Peter Wheeler found himself wanting more power than the Cologne V6-equipped Tasmin 280i could offer. Thus, based on the existing car the Tasmin 350i appeared in August 1983. Using the same chassis and body , a 3.5-litre Rover V8 was installed...
. This commemorated the previous 7 years of production during which time over a thousand 350i-model TVRs were manufactured.
All 350SEs featured a 3.9 litre NCK hotwire Rover V8
Rover V8 engine
The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom...
all-alloy engine, polished multi-spoke alloy wheels and Koni adjustable shock absorbers.
Each car is uniquely numbered with its number surrounded in laurels in gold for future recognition on the side wings and rear. The cars also had 350SE decals on front spoiler, side sills and rear. TVR originally sold the 350SEs for £21,000.
The limited production 350SE was seen as the ultimate progression of the 350i in terms of both outright performance and enjoyment.
Number 13 was never made so there was a number 26 to make up the 25 cars. Number 20 was a big valve. Number 19 has been broken up for parts and no longer exists.
Number 1 of 25 is Monza red with a cream and red interior and shown in the top photograph.
| Car number | Exterior colour | Interior details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monza red | Cream and red interior |
| 2 | Mica red | |
| 3 | Blue | Grey interior |
| 4 | Blue Starfire Mica Blue | Magnolia interior |
| 5 | Red | Parchment interior |
| 6 | Ruby Mica | Magnolia interior |
| 7 | Green | |
| 8 | Burgundy metallic red | Grey leather |
| 9 | Rosso Red | Grey leather |
| 10 | Red | Cream leather |
| 12 | Mica Midnight Blue | Magnolia half hide |
| 14 | Midnight Blue | |
| 15 | Black | Cream interior |
| 16 | Red | |
| 17 | Green | |
| 18 | Mica Blue | Magnolia full hide |
| 19 | Blue | |
| 20 | Grey | Grey |
| 21 | Cooper Green | Magnolia interior |
| 22 | Sapphire Blue | Magnolia interior |
| 23 | Black | Magnolia interior |
| 24 | Midnight Blue | Magnolia interior |
| 26 | Monza Red |