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The monstrous TVR 7/12: the powerful and lightweight 800-hp prototype of the 1990s

The TVR 7/12 prototype was first unveiled at the Birmingham Motorshow in 1996 and attracted much attention for its 7730 cc displacement and 12 cylinders in the V-engine.

Initially based on an FIA GT1 class race car with a modest 660 hp, the road car would have weighed about 1,000 kg, but without the limiters, power would have been increased to 800 hp.

It had a 6-speed manual transmission and a specially built clutch, and was powered by a TVR AJP6 straight-6 engine with a steel engine block usually unusual for a car of its type.

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The TVR 7/12 prototype, the beginning of a myth
The TVR 7/12 is a vehicle that left its mark in sports car history. Its special feature was its 7730 cc displacement and 12 cylinders in the V-engine, hence the name "7/12." First unveiled at Birmingham Motorshow in 1996, the TVR 7/12 attracted great interest right from the start. Its concept was based on the FIA GT1-class race cars, but with the prospect of power limited to 660 hp and a weight of about 1,000 kilograms.
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The road version of the TVR 7/12: power at your disposal
Compared to the racing version, the TVR 7/12 for road use would have weighed about the same, but without power limiters. This would have increased power to 800 hp, although the actual figure was never made official. A 6-speed manual transmission and a specially designed clutch were fitted to handle the large amount of power available. The engine was a TVR AJP6 straight-6 coupled on a single crankshaft.
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The engine block made of steel: one of a kind
A unique feature for the time was the TVR 7/12's engine block, made of steel instead of cast iron or aluminum. Not only was this unusual for a sports car, but it also proved to be a winning choice, making the engine more durable and reliable.
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The success of the TVR 7/12: an iconic car
The TVR 7/12 caught the public's attention right from its presentation. At a time when sports cars were moved by 4- or 6-cylinder engines, the TVR 7/12 with its 12 cylinders amazed everyone. Although the prototype was never mass-produced, it generated lasting interest from sports car enthusiasts.
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The record board and the TVR 7/12
The TVR 7/12 has never participated in official racing, yet it has been talked about for its impressive performance. In 1998, the TVR Cerbera Speed Twelve (based on the TVR 7/12) set the fastest lap record in the production car category at the Nürburgring circuit . Although not the TVR 7/12 itself, this achievement demonstrated the car's great potential and made it even more iconic among sports car enthusiasts.
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