British sports car maker TVR could be returning to the U.S. market, according to Nikolai Smolenski, the chairman and owner of TVR. Last week, TVR announced an agreement with engineering specialists Ricardo plc to develop a Euro 5-compliant version of the Speed Six in the next 18 months. This is part of the company’s commitment to expand its sales and distribution.

Nikolai Smolenski said: “My intention to expand the sales and distribution of TVR cars throughout Europe, the USA and markets throughout the rest of the world is a key part of the business strategy of the company. Our alliance with Ricardo allows us to advance our technical capabilities to achieve our aims at an accelerated rate.”

Full press release after the jump.

## Source: TVR ##

Ricardo appointed TVR’s powertrain partner
14 July 2006

TVR, the Blackpool-based sports car manufacturer, has today announced that it has signed a Heads of Agreement with UK specialist engineering company, Ricardo plc, to develop the TVR Speed Six engine to Euro 5 (LEV II) compliance.

This level of emissions certification, achieved over an 18-month programme, confirms TVR’s commitment to expanding its markets internationally with all necessary type-approval standards.

Ricardo is one of the world’s leading powertrain, driveline and transmission technology providers. Combining business, product and process strategy with fundamental technical research and the implementation of large-scale new product development programmes, Ricardo is able to take on the greatest challenges in the industry, including engine, transmission and driveline design, engineering, testing and systems integration.

Nikolai Smolenski, the chairman and owner of TVR said: “My intention to expand the sales and distribution of TVR cars throughout Europe, the USA and markets throughout the rest of the world is a key part of the business strategy of the company. Our alliance with Ricardo allows us to advance our technical capabilities to achieve our aims at an accelerated rate.”

“We are delighted to support TVR with their development,” said Dave Shemmans, CEO of Ricardo plc, “and we are looking forward to bringing the very best of Ricardo engineering to such an exciting brand and product range.”

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