TVR picked the Rover V8 for the 350i partly for politics, not just performance — Ford engines faced resistance in Arab markets over Ford's ties to Israel.
Lead trim: 350i 3.5 L Rover V8 (197 hp)
TVR Engineering Ltd 350i350i · 1983–1989
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FactTVR picked the Rover V8 for the 350i partly for politics, not just performance — Ford engines faced resistance in Arab markets over Ford's ties to Israel.
The TVR 350i, appearing in August 1983 as the "Tasmin 350i" (the Tasmin name was dropped after a year) when new owner Peter Wheeler wanted more power than the Cologne-V6 Tasmin 280i offered, kept the same chassis and body with minor changes but swapped in a 3.5-litre Rover V8 making 197 hp (147 kW) at 5,280 rpm and 220 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, for a top speed of 130-135 mph. A rare Northern TVR Centre conversion, the 350SX, is separately reported at around 260 bhp but with uncertain figures and only 11 built. Front engine, rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual; wheelbase 94 in (2,388 mm), length 161 in (4,089 mm, 158 in/4,013 mm convertible), width 68 in (1,727 mm), height 47.5 in (1,206 mm), curb weight 2,209-2,213 lb (1,002-1,004 kg, convertible).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350i 3.5 L Rover V8 (197 hp) | 1983–1989 | 3.5 L V8 | 197 hp | 220 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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TVR picked the Rover V8 for the 350i partly for politics, not just performance — Ford engines faced resistance in Arab markets over Ford's ties to Israel.
Swapping to a Rover V8 wasn't just about power — it let TVR sell the 350i in Arab markets wary of Ford over its ties to Israel.
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