
TVR Cerbera 4.5
1996 to 2003 · Coupe
A 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost $75,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $29,357. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $39,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,871 to $56,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $29,357
- Sales · 12 mo
- 4
- Original MSRP
- $75,000Down 47% since new
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Specifications
- Engine
- TVR AJP8 V8, 4.5L
- Power
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 380 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 185 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,180 lb
- Original MSRP
- $75,000
- Designer
- John Airey
Common questions
How much does a TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost?
A 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost $75,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $29,357. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $39,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,871 to $56,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $39,900. That sits above the $29,357 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many TVR Cerbera 4.5 have sold?
Shifty has 17 public sales of the TVR Cerbera 4.5 on file. The earliest was on Feb 1, 2023.
What is the most expensive TVR Cerbera 4.5 sold?
The highest public sale on file is $56,250, on Oct 1, 2023, with 58,000 mi.
What has a TVR Cerbera 4.5 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $36,760Sep 29, 202614,591 mi
- $17,000Jul 2, 2026Rosso · 30,008 mi
- $38,000Feb 6, 2026Red and black · 23,000 mi
About the 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5
The Cerbera 4.5 epitomized TVR's philosophy of maximum thrills with minimal electronic interference. John Airey's dramatic styling wrapped around TVR's own AJP8 V8, a 4.5-liter flat-plane crank engine that screamed to 7,500 rpm while delivering 420 horsepower. No traction control, no ABS, just 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 185 mph top speed that demanded respect and skill in equal measure. The steel backbone chassis provided surprising refinement for a TVR, while the cabin blended luxury touches with purposeful simplicity. Build quality was typical TVR, variable but characterful. With values climbing steadily, the Cerbera 4.5 represents the sweet spot of TVR ownership: dramatic performance, relative reliability, and that unmistakable TVR experience of man versus machine. For collectors seeking pure, unfiltered sports car thrills, few cars deliver like a well-sorted Cerbera.
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