1998 TVR Cerbera 4.2 from UK and Ireland - Comments

Front suspension had collapsed due to long storage by previous owner. Had new dampers and road springs under warranty.

Rear exhaust box collapsed, due to long storage - £450 to replace.

Odd transient faults with starter motor.

Clutch hydraulics failed - repaired under warranty.

A real super-car! Beat Ferraris and eat Porsches for beakfast.

Makes me laugh out loud just to sit in it.

The Cerbera goes like a bullet, but has no airbags or traction control, but a massive tubular chassis under the fibre-glass body.

Needs care in the wet.

I envy you!

Would you reccommend a 4.2 or go for the 4.5?

Dude, go for the 4.5 because the 4.2 has a top speed of only 160 miles per hour or so. but it does has a price difference of around 7000 pounds. But I would kick in the 7 grand and go for the 4.5 SO much more fun ;)

Adios.

The 4.2 has a higher top speed than that. The 4.5 will pull faster above 120mph. Before that there is nothing in it.

Most 4.5's are nowhere near there quoted bhp even after red rose engine rebuilds. The 4.2 has a lot to offer. If you just want the 'I've got a bigger engine than you' badge then get the 4.5.

Was the Speed 12 ever put into production?

'Was the Speed 12 ever put into production?'

Yes, but TVR advised people not to buy it, because you'd be lucky to make it to the end of the road alive!

The 4.2 does not run to its maximum capacity until the E.C.U has been mapped to your individual engine. Although stunning performance as standard, give yourself a treat and get it mapped. The difference is staggering. Make sure you get it done by a professional though, someone who knows TVRs.