The all new TVR features a 5.0 litre Ford V8 powerplant with custom clutch, flywheel, ECU, dry-sump and other enhancements, together with a 6-Speed manual gearbox that collectively are designed to deliver a class leading 400 bhp per tonne power-to-weight ratio. Gordon Murray Design's unique iStream process, in addition to being extremely lightweight, delivers exceptional torsional rigidity and passive safety capabilities. The vehicle's carbon fibre composite construction boasts a rigidity of almost 20,000 Nm per degree and is also designed to direct impact forces to the tyres for increased safety. The new car also features airbags, ABS and ESP.