The car went into production in less than 12 months, with 150 pre-manufacture orders placed at the motor show before the moulds were even made.

[1] This was Peter Wheeler's first major development since buying the company from Martin Lilley, and the turning point in TVR's fortunes.

The V8S was launched in 1991 standard specification of the V8S included ½ hide leather interior, walnut trim, mohair hood, OZ alloy wheels, driving lamps, electric windows and door mirrors.

The bonnet has a large hump - created to house the Italian specification supercharger but carried over to all V8S models.

Production ended in 1994 The TVR 2-litre V8S was a 2-litre supercharged version of the V8S - this was created for the Italian market in response to their car taxation based on engine capacity.

Ventilated disc brakes were fitted up front, and the 2-litre V8 also got adjustable ride height hydraulic shocks.