TVR 280S '88

The TVR S Series was announced at the 1986 British International Motor Show. Due to a massive positive response, the car went into production in less than 12 months, with 250 pre-manufacture orders. This was Peter Wheeler's first major development since buying the company from Martin Lilley, and the turning point in TVR's fortunes. Between 1986 and 1994 2,604 S Series cars were made; 410 of these were of the V8S variety.

• Specifications
• Bodywork
• Length: cm (in): 396 (155.9)
• Width: cm (in): 162 (63.8)
• Height: cm (in): 112 (44.1)
• Wheelbase: cm (in): 229 (90.2)
• Weight: kg (lb): 900 (1986)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement: V6 2792 (origin : Ford Germany)
• Valve gear: 12
• Fuel system: injection
• Gearbox: 5-speed manual
• Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power: 158 hp at 6000 rpm
• Maximum torque: 220 Nm at 4300 rpm
• Maximum speed: 226 km/h (140 mph)