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History1967 - In an attempt to recall the success of the wild TVR Griffith V8 the Tuscan V8 was produced, based on the Vixen body shell. Using the Ford 289 V8 from the popular Mustang, it was capable of a top speed of 155mph. This time disc brakes were fitted all round and other improvements were incorporated to try and get away from the fearsome reputation the Griffith had gained for handling and reliability. The majority of Tuscan V8s went to the US market as did the previous Griffith models.
1968 - A LWB model followed using the longer chassis from the Vixen S2 which also utilised the new bolt on body rather than the earlier method of bonding the body around the chassis. 1969 - A mid range model was produced using the Ford Essex V6 engine usually fitted to the Ford Zodiac and Capri. Front disc brakes were retained but the rears reverted to drum brakes. It used the Vixen body shell but with a Salisbury LSD. As this engine did not meet the strict US emissions standards it was not offered for export like the V8 model so most of these stayed in the UK market. 
TVR Tuscan
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Technical SpecificationsTVR Tuscan V8
Engine: Ford V8 289 Capacity: 4728cc Top Speed: 155mph TVR Tuscan V8 LWB SE
Engine: Ford V8 302 Capacity: 4942cc TVR Tuscan V6
Engine: Ford Essex V6 Capacity: 2994cc Power: 138bhp Torque: 183lbft Top Speed: 125mph Production Numbers:
V8 Vixen SWB body - 24 V8 Vixen LWB body - 24 V8 Vixen LWB SE body - 10 V6 Tuscan - 101 |
1970 - A widebodied LWB Tuscan V8 was produced, using a restyled body shell which was the forerunner to the later M-series TVRs. This used the bigger 302 cu.in Ford V8 engine.
The Tuscan range ended production when the TVR Vixen 2500 was produced.
The Tuscan range ended production when the TVR Vixen 2500 was produced.
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