Performance Review: TVR Cerbera 4.0 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

TVR Cerbera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the TVR Cerbera 4.0 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular TVR Cerbera has a 4475cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Cerbera shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cerbera's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1100 kgs (2425 lbs) this makes the TVR Cerbera 4.0 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The TVR Cerbera shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 4475cc 32V V8 engine produces 240 bhp (178 kW) @ 5250 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 270 lb-ft (366.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the TVR Cerbera you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA Spec C - Blobeye (242.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the TVR Cerbera.

The TVR Cerbera has a Power to weight ratio of 218.1 bhp per ton and 245.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Cerbera competing with the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA Spec C - Blobeye (242.7 bhp per ton) or the 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8 (242.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the TVR Cerbera generating around 245.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air (270.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (269.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the TVR Cerbera 4.0 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This TVR Cerbera 4.0 is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cerbera and the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR

When talking about the performance of the TVR Cerbera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.65 secs @ 100.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (13.59 secs), the 2014 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 S-Tronic (13.59 secs), and the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX S (13.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the TVR Cerbera 4.0 has a maximum speed of 152mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Cerbera equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 TVR Cerbera 4.0 then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph), the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (163 mph), or the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (163 mph).

Related Links:

2004 Cerbera Rivals List.

A Brief History of TVR

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