TVR, one of Britain's most unpredictable sports brands, is getting a new owner and a new vision. Charge Holdings has announced that the TVR Griffith will finally be revived - initially as a classic V8 sports car, and possibly later in an electrified version.
TVR has never been a brand for people who like seat belts as decoration or calm nerves. It was synonymous with raw mechanics, lightweight chassis and engines that roared like an orchestra. Now the British icon is back – this time under the company's wing Charge HoldingsThe prediction is clear: the TVR Griffith will survive. But this time with a grain of modernity called electrification.
TVR under Charge Holdings
Charge Holdings – the same team that converted the Ford Mustang into an all-electric restomod – has taken on the TVR name and with it the responsibility of continuing the story.
The company wants to relaunch the Griffith in several phases, as originally presented in concept form in 2017, starting with the production of the classic internal combustion engine version.
If the plan goes ahead, the Griffith will join the modern sports car market, but with a clear TVR character: lightness, brutal directness and without unnecessary electronic aids.
What do we know about the specifications?
There are no officially confirmed figures for the electrified version yet, so we'll stick with Griffith's latest concept figures - figures that are still impressive:
Engine and performance
• 5.0-liter (5.0 l) naturally aspirated V8, approx. 500 hp (≈ 500 HP)
• Construction around 1,250 kg (≈ 2,756 lb)
• Maximum speed above 322 km/h (≈ 200 mph)
• Acceleration from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) under 4 seconds ago
Construction and platform
The Griffith is based on a composite frame with a 50:50 weight distribution and an aerodynamic shape that exploits the downforce effect.
Electrification: a cautious step into the future
Charge Holdings emphasizes that it will TVR first delivered a model with an internal combustion engine, then gradually introduced electrified versions. There is no information yet on battery capacity, charging power or range - it is only clear that the brand's philosophy will align with the future without completely abandoning tradition.
This means that the Griffith won't become an instant silent electric arrow, but will gradually expand its range. TVR still wants to maintain the loud, mechanical experience that is key to their identity.
Project challenges
TVR's history is full of starts, crashes and missed deadlines. This project is also already surrounded by questions - where will production take place, how will homologation be resolved and will electrification change its character? The evolution of the project is also complicated by the fact that the original iStream platform is no longer owned by TVR.
But if anything is clear, it's that stubbornness and TVR go hand in hand.
Below the line: TVR Griffith
TVR Griffith is back on track for production. If the plans come to fruition, we'll get a sports car that combines the old-school feel of a 5.0-liter V8 with 500 hp, low weight, and a top speed of over 200 mph (322 km/h) with a modern approach that offers an electrified future. Charge Holdings gives the project a realistic basis, but until we see the car on the road, we remain cautiously optimistic.
The return of Griffith would be a breath of fresh air for the British sports scene, and a reminder that passion and determination can sometimes overcome debt, bureaucracy and past failures. Further information is expected to follow early next year - and perhaps then we'll finally get a clearer date, price and first test drives.
