Bruce

"Next-generation TVRs will be built by Bertone in Italy and offered with Ricardo-produced engines, Autocar can reveal.

The firm's boss Nikolai Smolenski announced on Wednesday that despite previous assurances that the brand would remain British, he was closing the current factory in Blackpool and moving production to 'elsewhere in Europe'. France and Russia have been mooted as potential sites, but Autocar's sources insist that the Russian tycoon has struck a deal to use Italian coachbuilder Bertone to assemble the 2007 model Sagaris, Tuscan and Tuscan convertible in Turin.

TVR stated that its drivetrain production would remain in the UK, and Autocar understands that engineering firm Ricardo - which is already working on bringing TVR's own engines up to Euro IV emissions standards - is to install a production line to supply the new-spec motors, and offer its own warranty to buyers.

The new structure could prove an astute move by Smolenski, who is keen for TVR to quickly strengthen its engineering and built quality credentials. Little of the current equipment at Blackpool is expected to be used in the new factory, potentially allowing Smolenski to restart production quickly, and in time for the 2007 model year."

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The Artist

has bertone really made a beautiful car EVER??
they are speciall ..but beautiful??
maybe im wrong..please show me anyone

Bruce

Everybody has a different opinion of what's beautiful

But he's partly repsonsible for the Miura, Diablo, Countach, Stratos, 250 GTO and ISO Grifo

The Artist

okay im wrong..haha
cause all of the are hot

when i think about him..it hink about the opel astra coupe..haha and the volvo coupe..thats bad

Imhotep Evil

And all are among my favorite cars.
And the BMW 3200 CS witch would influence BMW (coupes) for decades to come.

Bruce

Me too!


Haha, i forgot he did did the Astra Coupe.

As for new cars, i'd say this is his best design,

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