Reliability and Quality - 2/5
These cars are entirely developed by tiny TVR, and are hand-built to boot, meaning that you cannot expect Japanese standards of assembly and dependability, or anything like it. But enthusiastic owners are willing to turn a blind eye. TVRs are much better put together than they used to be, but electrical glitches and so on are common.

Image - 4/5
Rorty noise and muscle-bound styling means that the Griffith is an ultra high-profile roadster for people who want to be noticed. It's very macho, and marks the driver out as an uncompromising sports car enthusiast.

Performance - 5/5
With 0-60 in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 167 mph there is nothing else to touch the Griffith at the price.

Ease of Driving - 2/5
Huge torque means that it's actually quite willing to potter, requiring minimal use of the rather hefty gearbox. But overall, the Griffith is an effort to drive, as its looks imply.You sit low, and outside vision with the hood raised isn't wonderful, though no worse than in rival soft-tops. Keeping control on a wet roundabout isn't so easy - handle with care.

Safety and Security - 2/5
There are no NCAP figures for the Griffith but, being fibreglass, it probably isn't the ideal cars to have an accident in. There is nothing so effete as traction control, but how about an ice detector and a limited slip differential (options)? Hoods make them vulnerable to vandalism and theft of course, although you do get an alarm.

Roominess - 2/5
The traditional deep, wide TVR backbone eats up interior space. If you need a usable boot, buy the Chimaera instead.

Running costs - 3/5
Fragile build quality could spell expensive servicing and fuel consumption will be in the teens most of the time. Insurance will be pricey too, but the Griffith appears to hold its value well unless mileage the mileage gets really high.

Comfort - 2/5
The Griffith isn't as basic and uncomfortable as a Caterham, but it's not the last word in relaxed cruising. Power steering is standard, and both the steering wheel and unusually, pedal position adjust, so most people should be able to get comfortable. Air conditioning is an option. Do not expect a quiet time.

Fun to Drive - 5/5
Do you really need 326 bhp? No, but it sure is exciting. Rear-wheel drive handling is exploitable in the dry, intimidating in the wet. The Griffith does not compromise, and can be very scary - this is raw power on wheels.

Stereo - 2/5
TVR leaves you to sort out your own CD sounds, but it does equip the Griffith with a non-RDS radio cassette.