Welcome again to our common ‘Car in the Spotlight’ function. At this time, we’re turning up the warmth with a automobile that embodies the very essence of British motoring ardour – the 2006 TVR Sagaris.
We’re thrilled to have David Younger be part of us, sharing his distinctive insights into the exhilarating world of TVR possession. David’s shares his love of the uncooked energy, uncompromising efficiency, and sheer pleasure he has each time he units off in his Sagaris.
The TVR Sagaris: A Legend in its Personal Proper
The Sagaris burst onto the scene in 2005, a creation of TVR’s then-owner, Peter Wheeler. It was designed as a ‘no compromise’ sports activities automobile, constructed for the monitor however equally at dwelling on the open highway. Its aggressive styling, highly effective engine, and unapologetically uncooked driving expertise made it an on the spot icon.
A Design That Screams Efficiency
The Sagaris is a automobile that calls for consideration. Its sculpted bodywork, with its sharp edges and dramatic curves, is a visible symphony of energy and aggression. From its menacing entrance splitter to its imposing rear wing, each component of the Sagaris’ design screams efficiency.
Below the bonnet lies a hand-built 4.0-litre straight-six engine, able to producing an exciting 406 horsepower. This potent powerplant, mated to a close-ratio five-speed handbook gearbox, delivers a visceral driving expertise that’s in contrast to anything on the highway.
A Uncooked and Unfiltered Driving Expertise
The Sagaris isn’t a automobile for the faint of coronary heart. It’s loud, it’s uncooked, and it calls for your full consideration. However for individuals who crave an unfiltered reference to the highway, the Sagaris delivers in spades. Its razor-sharp dealing with, blistering acceleration, and spine-tingling exhaust notice create a driving expertise that’s each exhilarating and addictive.
With TVR’s closure in 2006, the Sagaris turned an on the spot basic. Its restricted manufacturing numbers and distinctive character make it a extremely sought-after collector’s merchandise to a bygone period of British motoring.
David’s Sagaris Story: A Love Affair with Energy
Now, let’s flip our consideration to David and his beloved 2006 Sagaris. He’ll take us on a journey by his possession expertise, sharing the highs and lows of residing with this extraordinary machine. We’ll uncover what it’s wish to tame the Sagaris on the open highway, the challenges of sustaining such a singular automobile, and the sheer pleasure of proudly owning a bit of automotive historical past.
An Proprietor’s Viewpoint1. When and the place did you purchase the automobile?
I bought my 2006 TVR Sagaris in April 2019 from a TVR Automotive Membership (TVRCC) member on the Isle of Wight, who was a talented engineer and stainless-steel fabricator. Prior to purchasing, I had an impartial inspection by TVRSSW with specific consideration to the engine that he had lately rebuilt himself. TVRSSW assured me that the engine rebuild was to the very best customary and that the automobile was in glorious situation.
2. Why did you purchase this specific automobile, versus one other mannequin or producer?
I’ve been a member of the TVRCC for plenty of years and I beforehand owned a TVR S3. By sheer coincidence in 2011, I attended the TVRCC assembly at Chatsworth Home in my S3 and truly took an image of my Sagaris, by no means anticipating to purchase it 8 years later.
The earlier proprietor has carried out many modifications to enhance the seems of the automobile. This included a customized exhaust with interchangeable silencer baffles, a loud set and a not-so-loud set. I’m undecided how quiet the not-so-loud set is, as I’ve by no means used them. He fabricated a chrome steel airbox, changing the black polycarbonate one, plus many different minor enhancements. The automobile additionally has had the wing cut-outs reinstated entrance and rear, bringing the automobile again to the way it was initially conceived.
The color of the automobile is Cascade indigo and was one among solely 3 offered on this color (I consider a really costly choice). This color fascinates so many individuals and even non petrol-heads cease and admire it.
In November 2019, I confirmed my Sagaris on the Traditional Motor Present within the NEC, it was very nicely obtained. The spotlight for me was assembly an ex TVR worker who took nice curiosity within the automobile and particularly the wing cut-outs. It transpired that after TVR closed and he was made redundant. He designed and fitted these wing cut-outs to my automobile. Surprisingly, he solely modified a only a few others.
3. How typically do you drive it?
I’m averaging round 1500 miles a yr, largely for dry day journeys and automobile reveals. Simply final yr I attended the Pistonheads twenty fifth anniversary assembly at Bicester, the place I received the trophy for the most effective sports activities automobile. I’ve attended each Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace and Beaulieu supercar reveals twice, and lots of smaller reveals.
In 2020 on the Traditional Motor Hub the automobile was immortalised by Popbangcolour with one among Ian’s steady line drawings. The drawing has additionally been made into wall artwork for my research and a mug that he nonetheless sells in his store right now.
4. How does it examine to newer fashions, or different automobiles you’ve pushed?
Weighing a ton and with over 400 BHP, no ABS or traction management, the Sagaris is a little bit of a monster. The saving grace is the lengthy throttle journey, which means in my regular driving place I’ve to stretch to get full throttle. Typically when driving exhausting and accelerating, I out of the blue realise I’ve extra throttle journey accessible. The automobile is ready up pretty exhausting and therefore dealing with is superb. This makes even a median driver like myself in a position to make use of the throttle to help turning, particularly at roundabouts.
I can instantly examine the Sagaris with my spouse’s Porsche Cayman S, manufactured in the identical yr and regarded on the time a direct competitor. The Cayman is a wonderful automobile, far more refined and simpler to drive. It simply doesn’t have that wow issue, each in seems and when driving. That being mentioned, for an extended journey the place you simply wish to attain the vacation spot and get there comfortably and refreshed, I’d drive the Cayman. Nevertheless, I take the Sagaris when the journey is the “event”.
5. Has it been on any eventful journeys?
Final yr my spouse and I made a decision we needed to do an prolonged highway tour right down to southern Italy. Whereas clearly I may have taken the Sagaris; velocity and dealing with weren’t excessive on the important standards for this journey. It was extra open prime motoring and elegance to make this journey an actual “once in a lifetime event”. We due to this fact travelled over 4,000 miles in 6 weeks down by France and Italy to the Amalfi coast in my LHD E-Sort Jaguar S2 DHC. One other instance that one automobile can by no means fulfil all of your wants.
6. Is the automobile a keeper or are you able to see a time that you just’d promote the automobile to a different custodian?
Will I promote the Sagaris? Whereas I’d not say by no means, however I hope to maintain it so long as attainable. Simply strolling into my storage and seeing the Sagaris (and E-Sort) offers me nice pleasure. And even right now it’s the solely automobile I get pleasure from washing and sharpening. Sagaris costs seem steady (not just like the E-Sort that I’ve misplaced cash on). I do marvel what is going to occur to costs when it reaches 25 years outdated and might be imported into the USA. Due to its reputation within the recreation Forza, I think, just like the TVR Cerbera, costs could rise significantly.
To conclude
We thank David for his perception into his possession of his TVR Sagaris, a uncommon automobile, a loud automobile, a automobile with a color scheme we love. A automobile that needs to be seen up shut, the place you will notice the colors change as you take a look at it from completely different angles. A really cool automobile.
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