The TVR M Series is a series of sports cars built by automaker TVR between 1972 and 1979. It was regarded by contemporary reviewers as being loud and fast and having excellent roadholding. As a higher-performance alternative to the 1600M and 2500M, TVR debuted the 3000M at the October 1972. It uses the 138 hp 3.0 L normally aspirated Ford Essex V6. Four-speed manual transmission. Top speed 121 mph (195 km/h). 0-60 mph takes 7.7 sec.
Beside the standard 3000M coupe which did not have an opening hatchback, there were also variant models: Taimar (a 3000M with an opening hatchback), and 3000S (convertible). Production numbers are: 3000M: 654 units, Taimar: 395 units, 3000S: 258 units. Because of the hand-built and low-volume nature of TVR production, there are many small and often-undocumented variations between cars of the same model that arise due to component availability and minor changes in the build process.
In 1975, engine tuning company, Broadspeed, developed a turbocharging system for the Essex engine. The resultant 3000M Turbo prototype was unveiled. The turbocharged cars were fitted with Koni dampers and wider tyres than on the naturally aspirated model. Top speed - 140 mph (230 km/h). 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec. 20 units of the 3000M Turbo was made. Ultimately, TVR also produced small numbers of the Taimar Turbo (30 units) and 3000S Turbo (13 units). (wikipedia)
Beside the standard 3000M coupe which did not have an opening hatchback, there were also variant models: Taimar (a 3000M with an opening hatchback), and 3000S (convertible). Production numbers are: 3000M: 654 units, Taimar: 395 units, 3000S: 258 units. Because of the hand-built and low-volume nature of TVR production, there are many small and often-undocumented variations between cars of the same model that arise due to component availability and minor changes in the build process.
In 1975, engine tuning company, Broadspeed, developed a turbocharging system for the Essex engine. The resultant 3000M Turbo prototype was unveiled. The turbocharged cars were fitted with Koni dampers and wider tyres than on the naturally aspirated model. Top speed - 140 mph (230 km/h). 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec. 20 units of the 3000M Turbo was made. Ultimately, TVR also produced small numbers of the Taimar Turbo (30 units) and 3000S Turbo (13 units). (wikipedia)
3000M Coupe
654 units made.
Taimar Hatchback
395 units made.
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3000S Convertible
258 units made.
3000M Turbo
20 units of the 3000M Turbo was made. Ultimately, TVR also produced
small numbers of the Taimar Turbo (30 units) and 3000S Turbo (13 units).
Among all the Turbo cars, four were built with the "Special Equipment" (SE) specification, which included leather interior, a wide body, flared wheel arches, large Compomotive split-rim alloy wheels, and a limited-slip differential. Of these four cars, three were Taimar Turbo SEs and one was a 3000S Turbo SE. The single 3000S Turbo SE was used by TVR owner Martin Lilley as his personal transport.
Taimar Turbo SE
3 units made.
3000S Turbo SE
One-off used by TVR owner Martin Lilley as his personal transport.
(Photos from thiesen-automobile.com, autogespot.com, car-from-uk.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org,
classicdriver.com, nickwhalesportscarsdirect.co.uk, & qr.loeffelsender.de)
classicdriver.com, nickwhalesportscarsdirect.co.uk, & qr.loeffelsender.de)