chris52 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Tomorrow i head off down to london to pick up my new speed toy, this time though its not r/c 1/8th scale but the full blown 1/1 TVR Griffith 500, I had one of these back in the 90's and it was simply awesome always regreted getting rid, so i am getting another one. here is a pic of it and the specs below 0-62mph 4.1 seconds Top Speed 167 mph Cylinders V8 5.0 Litre Engine Power 340 bhp Engine Torque 340 lbs/ft Chris Edited January 16, 2009 by chris52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.thirteen Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 What a way to start the new year, lets just hope its not in bits before you get it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Twin engine conversion Chris...? Very nice mate,it's good to see people enjoying life,get some more pics and a naughty vid of the beast climbing through the revs,on an official airfield ofcourse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 VERY nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 sweet, fancy trading for a baja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Haha so nice, but man that thing is gonna down tanks of petrol :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midi-mania Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 tanks of petrol? that things gonna guzzle petrol stations nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLad Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Nice - doesn't look like there is much room for your toolbox though matey I had a bit of a wobbly on the car front a few weeks back - was looking at a few 911's on AutoTrader and was sorely tempted, but the sensible side of the brain won over so I'm still stuck with my old Mondeo Have fun Edited January 16, 2009 by HappyLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.thirteen Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 After breaking my pullstart, do I get to ride in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Awesome TVR you have there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 tanks of petrol? that things gonna guzzle petrol stations nice car Haha lol, too true, that's like another 40 hour weeks wages on petrol there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 3 words. You. Flipping. Mentalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice one mate, my dad has a TVR Cerbera 4.2 V8, that's rapid I love TVR's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revorocks Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very VERY nice! Hope you have fun in your new speed machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaaay Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Wheeee! Enjoy it while it eats your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) well got her home yesterday all good, pics below the power is immense but the sound is just out of this world puts a big grin on your face every time without fail Oh and economy is relly good Edited January 18, 2009 by chris52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thats not bad at all, is that about 400 miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thats not bad at all, is that about 400 miles? about 240miles but still pretty good for a car with an engine that size Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Aye that is, should be a brill car enjoy it mate, deffo want to have a lift in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Looks very nice that mate. Cant beat a thumping great big V8 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrchornet Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 .... i just handed my wife the divorce papers, well i didn't...... but i would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 it sucks lol :lol: oh ok,there goes another big wad of DNA juice lol :lol: bloody sex on wheels mate :good: when do i get MY test drive then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 it sucks lol :lol: oh ok,there goes another big wad of DNA juice lol :lol: bloody sex on wheels mate :good: when do i get MY test drive then after i've drove daves - not that he knows it yet then after me!!!!!!! I often do wonder what alot of power feels like Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) :lol: we shall see then eh !! ;) OH an it feels FANTASTIC Edited January 19, 2009 by hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 :lol: we shall see then eh !! ;) OH an it feels FANTASTIC Actually having horses instead of ponies Will be a big difference Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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