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TVR Grantura Lightweight Breathable Car Covers
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 In 1958 TVR released the Grantura, which was the start of the high performing spots cars for TVR. The Grantura was an attractive car with smooth, sporty lines and combined with great performance and speed, the Grantura was certainly a desirable car. It was designed not just around one engine design, but to use a range of powerplants that suited the needs of the buyer. Engines came from British companies such as Ford, MGA and a Coventry Climax, TVR also used components from several different other automotive manufacturers. The brakes were supplied by Austin-Healey, VW Beetle suspension and rear axles from the British Motor Corporation. TVR used fibreglass to form the body of the Grantura to keep the weight of the car as low as possible, without compromising on strength.
TVR built the Series 1 Grantura between 1958 and 1960, and approximately 100 rolled of the production line during this time. Initially, TVR designed the Grantura for the Coventry Climax, but quickly added other engine options such as the 1.6 litre MGA B-series engine. This engine was more powerful and increased top speeds considerably. When tested, the Grantura had a top speed of just over 98 mph, with an acceleration of 0-60 mph of just 12 seconds. By combining an attractive car with such good performance, the TVR Grantura was certainly a hit.
Following the success of the Series I model, TVR released the Series II in 1960 and produced them until 1962. There were several slight improvements on the earlier design, including fitting new braking systems and improving steering. As with other TVRs, a variety of engines were available for the Grantura, including the MGA and a Ford 1.3 litre engine. Around 400 of the TVR Series II Grantura were produced. Following the Series II, TVR released several other models of the Grantura, including the Series III, 1800S and Mark IV. These were produced up until 1967, with approximately 300 of these being made. Modifications included a longer chassis, stiffer suspension. This chassis was further developed in 1972 by TVR for the new M Series of sports cars.
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