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TVR Griffith 500
Griffith 500
Introduced 1993
Engine type/size V8/4997cc
0-60 (secs) 4.6
Max Speed (mph) 157
Insurance Group 20
On the Road Price £35,880
Data source: Top Gear Magazine.

Two seat two door convertible. Laminated windscreen with frameless electrically operated door windows. One piece removable roof panel with folding rear header rail.

Interior:
Individually reclining seats trimmed in leather with adjustable head restraints. Full Hide interior trim is available as an option. Walnut veneered dashboard with comprehensive instrumentation including speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel gauge and electric clock. Electrically operated boot release.

Chassis:
Jig formed multi tubular steel frame chassis, phosphated and powder coated for corrosion resistance.

Suspension:
Front Unequal length double wishbones, coil springs with gas dampers, anti-roll bar.

Rear Unequal length double wishbones, coil springs with gas dampers, anti-roll bar and limited slip differential.

Braking:
260 mm diameter ventilated front disc brakes 273 mm diameter rear discs. Servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits

Steering:
350 mm leather covered steering wheel. Rack and pinion steering, (optional power assisted) with adjustable column. Unassisted Ð 2.5 turns lock to lock. Power assisted Ð 2.2 turns lock to lock.

Wheels & Tyres:
Front 7x15" alloy wheels fitted with Bridgestone S02 Ð 205/55 ZR low profile tyres (with p.a.s. 225/50).

Rear 7.5x16" alloy wheels fitted with Bridgestone S02 Ð 245/45 ZR low profile tyres.

Transmission:
5 speed manual gearbox hydraulic clutch

Gear Ratios:
1st 2.95:1 2nd 1.95:1 3rd 1.34:1 4th 1.00:1 5th 0.8:1

Dimensions
Length overall 3892 mm
Wheelbase 2286 mm
Width (inc. mirrors) 1943 mm
Height overall 1205 mm
Front track 1460 mm
Rear track 1470 mm
Ground clearance 146 mm
Fuel capacity 57 litres, 12.7 gallons
Weight 1060 kg

Engine:
90 degree alloy V8 engine
Capacity (cc) 4988
Bore/stroke (mm) 94 x 90
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Max rpm 6000
Max power 320 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max torque 320 ft.lbs @ 4000 rpm

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