{"id":110538,"date":"2024-01-23T13:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=110538"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:59:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:59:04","slug":"tvr-sagaris-gt-with-a-ls7-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=110538","title":{"rendered":"TVR Sagaris GT with a LS7 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GTF race team built this 2008 TVR Sagaris GT (#04 of 4) for Tim Hood to compete in 24-hour endurance-spec racing. Under the hood is a GM LS7 V8 featuring a JE dry sump system and Motec ECU. The motor produces 600 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. It is sent through a Quaife 69G six-speed sequential transmission and BTR limited-slip differential. The 1100 kg (2425 lb) race car rides on custom billet aluminum front uprights and Ohlins 3-way adjustable coilovers. Behind the 18-inch center-locking wheels are AP Racing six-piston brakes in front and four-piston brakes in back. The fiberglass body features a front splitter, flat floor, rear diffuser, and adjustable wing. The car was sold at Iconic Auctioneers<\/a> for \u00a352,875 in Aug 2023. <\/p>\n

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Source: Iconic Auctioneers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GTF race team built this 2008 TVR Sagaris GT (#04 of 4) for Tim Hood to compete in 24-hour endurance-spec racing. Under the hood is a GM LS7 V8 featuring a JE dry sump system and Motec ECU. The motor produces 600 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. 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