TVR tried to sell an economy sports car with a 63 bhp Spitfire engine, and only fifteen buyers agreed.
Lead trim: TVR 1300 1,296 cc Triumph SC I4 (63 bhp)
TVR Engineering Ltd 13001971–1972
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FactTVR tried to sell an economy sports car with a 63 bhp Spitfire engine, and only fifteen buyers agreed.
The TVR 1300 (a Vixen with the small Triumph engine) arrived in late 1971 to fill an "economy" segment for sports cars, powered by the 1,296 cc Standard SC engine from the Triumph Spitfire making 63 bhp (47 kW); its lacklustre performance (a top speed of barely 90 mph) limited sales and only fifteen were built, most in 1972, the final six on the M Series chassis (the very last also with M Series bodywork, though never badged 1300M).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVR 1300 1,296 cc Triumph SC I4 (63 bhp) | 1971–1972 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 63 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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