TVR's most hardcore wedge was a one-year-only special: costlier to build than even the already-pricey 420 SEAC it was based on, only about 17 450 SEACs were ever made.
Lead trim: 4.4 TVR Power Rover V8 (325 bhp)
TVR Engineering Ltd 450 SEAC1988–1989
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FactTVR's most hardcore wedge was a one-year-only special: costlier to build than even the already-pricey 420 SEAC it was based on, only about 17 450 SEACs were ever made.
The TVR 450 SEAC is a sports car designed and built by TVR in a one-year-only run. It used the same body style as the 420 SEAC, but in fibreglass compared with the Aramid Composite (glassfibre and Kevlar) body of the 420, and the same chassis; the only difference was the engine, which grew to 4.5 litres and about 325 bhp and 435 N·m of torque. As a consequence the 450 SEAC was even more expensive to build and buy than the already expensive 420 SEAC, so only about 17 were made.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 TVR Power Rover V8 (325 bhp) | 1988–1989 | 4.4 L V8 | 325 hp | 320 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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