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TVR M-series

In 1972 TVR replaced the Vixen and Tuscan models with the new M-series, and were created under the ownership of Martin Lilley. Lilley and Mike Bigland developed the chassis from a modified wide body Tuscan tubular steel chassis Launched at Earls Court 1971, the M-series started with the 2500M powered by a Triumph 2,498cc 6-cylinder 106bhp federalised engine. Production started in April 1972 but the 2500M was replaced on the UK market by the V6 3000M in 1973 although the 2500M continued to sell in America until 1977 after 946 had been sold. In June 1972 TVR launched the 1600M powered by the 1599cc Ford Kent engine, but this performed rather slowly and was not a good replacement for the Vixen IV. However the 1600M was re-introduced 1975-77 and a total of 148 were sold. In August 1972 TVR introduced the 3000M for the European market powered by the 2,994cc Ford Essex 138bhp V6. A facelift was given to the M-series in 1976 with a redesigned front, smaller tail lights, and no more wing vents. 654 3000M were sold before production ended in 1979. TVR showed the TVR Taimar at Earls Court in 1976, and this was essentially an M-series with an opening hatch, and its practicality gave TVR a fast seller. In 1978 TVR offered its first convertible, the TVR 3000S, and although very much an M-series underneath most body panels were altered for the S-type.

TVR 3000M 1976. The M-series cars were given the wider body developed for the Tuscan	TVR 1600M 1975. In order to replace the cheaper Vixen TVR introduced the 1600M powered by the Ford Cortina 1599cc engine, but this was quickly withdrawn and then re-introduced 1975-77	TVR 2500M 1972. The M-series used a Tuscan body, itself widened from the Grantura/Vixen shell. The front was also modified, and early cars retained the side vents. Under the bonnet was a Triumph 2,498cc 6-cylinder 106bhp federalised engine.	TVR 2500M 1972. From the rear the M-series is similar toi the longer Vixen S3, but the body is the wider version developed for the Tuscan.	TVR 3000M 1976. The 3000M was powered by the Ford Essex 2994cc V6 engine, but was only fitted to European cars as the V6 engine would not comply with American pollution regulations. This car also shows the results of the 1976 rstyle, and the deletion of wing vents.
TVR 3000M 1977. This is an early 3000M with the later rear lamps, but still with bonnet vents. The wheels are T-slot alloy wheels, and the car has an original Webasto sun roof and a black gloss top.	TVR 3000M 1977. This is an early 3000M with the later rear lamps, but still with the side vents covered with Ford Zodiac MkIV grilles.	TVR 3000M 1977. Smaller rear lamps were fitted from late 1976, although production was disrupted by a disastrous fire at the factory. As was usual at this time on TVR cars no boot opening was made, and luggage had to be pushed behind the seats. The Taimar model provided a hatch.	TVR S-series	TVR Taimar

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