TVR Sagaris

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TVR Sagaris
FH4-TVR Sagaris FQV.png
Car information
Year 2005
Make TVR
Origin United Kingdom
Type Production
Engine 4.0 L Naturally Aspirated i6 (Sagaris Tennis GH TVR Speed Six)
Power 406 hp (303 kW)
Torque 349 ft⋅lb (473 N·m)
Weight 2,377 lb (1,078 kg)
Layout Front-Engine, RWD
Front Distr. 53%
Transmission 5-speed Manual
Related

The TVR Sagaris is a front-engined sports car built by TVR from 2005 to 2006.

The Sagaris takes its name from the Greek name for a lightweight battle axe used by the Scythians which was feared for its ability to pierce through their enemies' armor.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Design / Chassis[edit | edit source]

As with all TVR models of the 1990s and early 2000s, the TVR Sagaris ignores the European Union guideline that requires all new cars to be fitted with ABS and at least front airbags because Peter Wheeler believed that such devices promote overconfidence and risk the life of a driver in the event of a rollover, which TVRs are engineered to resist.[1] In addition, the Sagaris forgoes driver's aids like traction control or electronic stability control.

The Sagaris uses glass reinforced plastic body panels and weighs 2,377 lb (1,078 kg).[2] At the rear of the car, the two exhaust pipes exit out to each side of the car.

Engine / Drivetrain[edit | edit source]

The Sagaris is powered by a 3,996 cc (4 L; 243.9 in3) naturally aspirated TVR Speed Six inline-6 engine. At 7,000 rpm, the engine makes 406 hp (412 PS; 303 kW), while at 5,000 rpm, it makes 349 ft·lb (473 N·m) of torque.[2] The engine has a bore-stroke ratio of 96 mm (3.8 in) × 92 mm (3.6 in), along with a compression ratio of 12.2:1.[2] It uses a DOHC valvetrain setup with 4 valves per cylinder and a camshaft duration of inlet 264 and exhaust 264 standard.[2]

The Sagaris has its power delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual.

Performance[edit | edit source]

  • 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h): 3.7 seconds
  • 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h): 8.1 seconds
  • Top speed: 298 km/h (185 mph)
  • 1/4 mile (402 m): 12.7 seconds @ 196 km/h (122 mph)

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

The Sagaris, true to real life, is meant to be a high-risk, high-reward car, thus being a car that is meant to be driven with all assists off. This means that players will have to take some time to get used to the Sagaris's more threatening driving model in comparison to other sports cars or supercars.

In the Forza Horizon series, the Sagaris is a relatively cheap way to experience some of the higher performance classes. In Forza Horizon 4, the Sagaris has a unique Car Mastery tree where players can unlock the TVR Sagaris Forza Edition, for 99 Skill Points.

Conversions[edit | edit source]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • As with many other TVRs produced before 2006, the TVR Sagaris is not road legal in the United States of America.[3]
    • Despite this, it is still playable in Forza Horizon, which is set in Colorado, which is located in the country where the Sagaris is banned in real life.
  • While the normal Sagaris can't receive the TVR Speed 12's Speed Twelve V12 as an engine swap outside of Forza Motorsport 4, its FE variant can.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Front 3/4 view of the Sagaris in Forza Horizon 4.

  • Rear 3/4 view of the Sagaris.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ PistonHeads, British cars - Exclusive: The Wheeler Interview, Date: 4/18/2004
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 carfolio.com - 2003 TVR Sagaris specifications
  3. ↑ CheatSheet, Autos - Illegal Vehicles Banned in America, Author: Eric Schaal, Date: 11/14/2018
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