TVR Tasmin
The sharp-edged 'Wedge' that defined TVR's bold transition into the 1980s.
- Power
- 160 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.0 s
- Top speed
- 125 mph
- Est. value
- $8k–$18k
About the TVR Tasmin
The TVR Tasmin 2.8i, the first of the 'Wedge' series, was a radical departure from the curvaceous M-Series that preceded it. Designed by Oliver Winterbottom, who had previously worked on the Lotus Elite, it featured a sharp fiberglass body over a tubular steel backbone chassis. The 2.8-litre Ford V6 provided reliable performance, while the suspension and brakes were borrowed from the Ford Cortina and Granada. It is remembered for its striking period aesthetics and for being the first production car to feature a bonded-in windscreen and a concealed radio aerial.
TVR Tasmin specs
The TVR Tasmin produces 160 bhp (119 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).
| Make | TVR |
|---|---|
| Model | Tasmin |
| Trim | 2.8i |
| Years | 1980–1984 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 1,167 built |
| Original price | About $25,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.8-litre Ford Cologne V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,792 cc (2.8 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 160 bhp (119 kW) at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,074 kg (2,368 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 149 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a TVR Tasmin worth?
A typical TVR Tasmin is estimated to be worth $8,000 – $18,000 (about £6,000 – £13,000).
Its original price when new was about $25,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
TVR Tasmin rarity in CarSpot
The TVR Tasmin is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
TVR Tasmin fun facts
- The Tasmin was the first production car to use a heated wrap-around windscreen, which also served as the radio aerial.
- Designer Oliver Winterbottom previously worked at Lotus, which explains the Tasmin's stylistic similarities to the Lotus Esprit and Elite.
- Early 2.8i models used a 4-speed manual gearbox from the Ford Granada before switching to a 5-speed unit in 1983.