Your favorite British car?

[taz_rocks_miami]

After joining UCP I've gained a better appreciation for British cars, specially the high performance models.

Which is your favorite? Post:

Make:
Model:
Year:
and if possible,
Specs:
Pics:

[SL500]

1.DB5, 2nd TVR Tuscan Speed 6 and 3rd definitely the McLaren F1

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Price: $12,995 (1963)
Curb Weight: 3450 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: Inline-6
Displacement: 3995 cc
Horsepower: 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 288 lb-ft @ 3850 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
0-100 mph: 20.2 sec
Top Speed: 143 mph

[jcp123]

DB5, Rolls Silver Cloud III, AMV8

RR Silver Cloud:
1962-2965
6.2l OHV V8, no power figures given
Curb weight: 4500lbs
Wheelbase: 123in
Length, overall: 212in
0-60: 12.4 sec
Average gas mileage: 14.54mpg

AMV8:
Production: 1973-1978
5.3l DOHC V8
310hp @ 6000rpm
330lb-ft @ 3300rpm
Curb Weight: 3800lbs
Wheelbase: 102"
Length, overall: 184"
0-60: 5.7sec
Gas mileage: 7 city / 11 Freeway

[jcp123]

Crap, forgot pics. AMV8 first, RR Silver Cloud III second. And then AMV8 again.

[6'bore]

I have two, the first being the lotus esprit

General specifications
Record last updated Before 12 / 01 / 2004
Country of origin Great Britain
Years of production 1998 - 2001
Numbers built N/A
Body design Giugiaro / Italdesign
Weight 1325 kilo / 2921.1 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine Lotus 918 90º V 8
Engine Location Mid , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 3.506 liter / 213.9 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Twin Allied Signal T25 Turbos
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 350 bhp / 261 KW @ 6500 rpm
Torque 400 Nm / 295 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm
BHP/Liter 100 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.26 bhp / kg
Top Speed 286 km/h / 178 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration 4.4 s

[6'bore]

and my second being the Aston Martin DB7

General specifications
Record last updated Before 12 / 01 / 2004
Country of origin Great Britain
Years of production 1999 - 2003
Introduced at 1999 London Motorshow
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight 1780 kilo / 3924.2 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine 60º V 12
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 5.935 liter / 362.2 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 420 bhp / 313 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 542 Nm / 400 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
BHP/Liter 71 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.24 bhp / kg
Top Speed 298 km/h / 185 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration 5.0 s

[fa22_raptor]

Aston Martin Vanquish S

[onetoolfan]

I love all the past history and tradition of British independent sports car firms but something about Nobles really speak to me. Noble I'll take it in black sans the rear wing.

[UCR]

At the moment
Make: TVR
Model: Sagaris
Year: 2005
Pics: below


Of All Time
Make:Mclaren
Model:F1
Year: 1993
Pics: Below

[johnnynumfiv]

Deep down its,
MG Midget
1961-1974, after 74, they got very heavy and very ugly bumpers.
Early cars had ~43hp and later ones had ~60 I think.
1961:

1973:

1975:


Other favorites, are the nobles, and the new tvr's, they definetly kick most American car's asses

[UCR]

I saw a loveley MGB GT today, white and sparkling.
And a orange MGB.

I see them all the time, i bet you dont.

[johnnynumfiv]

I saw a loveley MGB GT today, white and sparkling.
And a orange MGB.

I see them all the time, i bet you dont.

Definetly not in the winter , well, not counting the ones in my driveway, garage, and yard

From spring to fall I see a couple around time everyonce in a while, not really popular over here.

[Manik]

Of All Time
Make:Mclaren
Model:F1
Year: 1993
Pics: Below

I have to agree with the McLaren, it was the first true supercar!

[clutch-monkey]

I have to agree with the McLaren, it was the first true supercar!

????? how do you figure that?

[taz_rocks_miami]

Thanks for the pics and specs guys Out of the list so far, TVR and McLaren are at the top of my list. I'll add the Lotus Exige and Elise. Interesting that no one has mentioned Jaguar