Performance Review: TVR Cerbera Speed 12 - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

TVR Cerbera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular TVR Cerbera has a 7731cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Cerbera shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. 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 1070 kgs (2358 lbs) this makes the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 in the same weight category as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated or the give or take 50kg.

The TVR Cerbera shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (905 bhp)

In terms of power the 7731cc 48V V12 engine produces 880 bhp (656 kW) @ 7250 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (905 bhp) or the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (898 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 650 lb-ft (881.2 Nm) @ 5750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 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 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 (844.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the TVR Cerbera.

The TVR Cerbera has a Power to weight ratio of 822.4 bhp per ton and 607.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Cerbera competing with the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 (844.2 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (844.0 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 607.4 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 2016 NIO EP9 1MW (628.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (628.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs). This TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cerbera and the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 992

When talking about the performance of the TVR Cerbera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.77 secs @ 155.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 992 (8.73 secs), the 2005 Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus (8.74 secs), and the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Cabriolet 4.4 V8 Turbo F91 (8.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 has a maximum speed of 240mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Cerbera equals the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 (252 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 then how about the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 (252 mph), the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S (254 mph), or the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (255 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Cerbera Rivals List.

A Brief History of TVR

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