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Verdict
Coupé (T350C) ou targa (T350T) deux places, six cylindres en ligne Speed Six 3.6 de 350 ch et boîte manuelle 5 rapports, environ 460 exemplaires (Wikipedia, evo), sans ABS ni antipatinage. Peu de pannes sont documentées : l'embrayage dure souvent 15 000 miles selon PistonHeads, et des propriétaires citent des paliers de distribution fatigués vers 20 000 miles. Les moteurs de 2005 et après sont réputés les meilleurs. Faute de guide d'achat détaillé, la note repose sur peu de sources.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: T350C 3.6 350.
T350C 3.6 350
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 350 hp · Crit'Air 3
Coupé lancé en 2003 ; Speed Six de 3 605 cm³ à carter sec, 350 ch à 7 200 tr/min, 393 Nm, boîte manuelle 5 rapports, propulsion (Wikipedia, evo).
T350T 3.6 350
Petrol · Manual · 350 hp · Crit'Air 3
Targa ajoutée un an après le coupé, même moteur de 350 ch (evo, Wikipedia) ; 2 places et réservoir de 63 l (carsales.com.au).
Market prices
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Importing this model
Prices abroad
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2006: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Paliers de distribution (« half-time bearings ») fatigués
Severity 3/3 · SeriousSur un forum de propriétaires, l'un d'eux indique que ses paliers ont lâché à un peu plus de 20 000 miles (32 000 km), d'autres tenant jusqu'à 30 000 miles et plus ; les premiers Speed Six souffraient aussi d'usure des linguets, et les moteurs de 2005 et après sont jugés les meilleurs. Une reconstruction peut atteindre 6 000 £. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- T350C 3.6 350, T350T 3.6 350
- Onset
- from 32,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Embrayage à durée de vie courte
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingPistonHeads indique que l'embrayage dure typiquement 15 000 miles (24 000 km) ; un propriétaire sur forum en attend un vers 20 000 miles.
- Versions
- T350C 3.6 350, T350T 3.6 350
- Onset
- between 24,000 km and 32,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “TVR T350”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
TVR T350 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Privilégier un moteur de 2005 ou après, ou un moteur reconstruit sous garantie, et le vérifier sur facture.
- Écouter le moteur et demander les factures de distribution : des propriétaires citent l'usure des linguets et des paliers sur les premiers Speed Six.
- Demander la date du dernier embrayage (durée de vie typique 15 000 miles selon PistonHeads).
- Vérifier sur T350T l'état et l'étanchéité du toit targa.
- Exiger l'historique d'entretien complet chez un spécialiste TVR.
Questions to ask the seller
- De quelle année est le moteur, et a-t-il été reconstruit ?
- Quand l'embrayage a-t-il été changé ?
- Quel spécialiste a entretenu la voiture ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the TVR T350 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle différence entre TVR T350C et T350T ?
La T350C est le coupé lancé en 2003, la T350T la version targa arrivée un an plus tard, avec le même 3.6 de 350 ch (evo).
La TVR T350 a-t-elle l'ABS ?
Non : evo précise qu'elle n'a ni ABS, ni antipatinage, ni contrôle de stabilité.
Quelle TVR T350 choisir ?
PistonHeads rapporte que les Speed Six tardifs passent pour les meilleurs, et des propriétaires conseillent un moteur de 2005 ou après (forum, à confirmer).
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