TVR Chimaera
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| Manufacturer | TVR |
| Production | 1992-2003 |
| Successor | TVR Tamora |
| Class | Sports car Roadster |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible |
| Engine(s) | 4.0 L - 5.0 L V8 |
The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2003. The name is derived from Chimera the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals.The car has a similar chassis to the Griffith and used the same derivatives of the Rover V8 engine. The Chimaera was intended to be the long distance tourer of the range and as such was longer, more spacious and had slightly softer suspension than its sister car.
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[edit] Specifications
[edit] Engine
- 90 degree alloy V8
| Model | Capacity (cc) | Power (bhp) | Torque | Max speed | 0-60 mph (s) | 0-100 mph (s) |
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| 4.0 | 3,950 V8 | 240 | 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) at 4000 rpm | 152 mph (245 km/h) | 4.7 | 12.2 |
| 4.0 HC | 3,950 Hi-Lift Cam V8 | 275 | 305 lb·ft (414 N·m) | 158 mph (254 km/h) | 4.7 | 12.1 |
| 4.3 | 4,280 V8 | 280 | 305 lb·ft (414 N·m) at 4000 rpm | 158 mph (254 km/h) | 4.6 | 11.3 |
| 4.5 | 4,495 V8 | 285 | 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) | 158 mph (254 km/h) | 4.6 | |
| 5.0 | 4,988 V8 | 320 | 320 lb·ft (434 N·m) | 163 mph (262 km/h) | 4.1 | 10.5 |
- Bore/stroke: 94 x 82 mm
- Compression ratio: 9.5:1
- Maximum rpm: 6,250
[edit] Suspension
The suspension consists of all round independent, unequal-length double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars. Ground clearance is about 5 inches.
[edit] Braking
The front disk brakes are 260 mm (10.2 in) diameter and ventilated. The rear disk brakes are 273 mm (10.7 in) mm diameter. Both sets are servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits. There is a cable-operated hand brake for the rear wheels.
[edit] Steering
- Steering is optionally power-assisted and works via rack and pinion with adjustable steering column.
- There are 2.2 turns lock to lock for the power-assisted steering or 2.5 if manual.
- The steering wheel is 350 mm (13.8 in) in diameter and leather-covered. This can be customised totally by TVR.
[edit] Manufacturer's options
- Power assisted steering
- Air conditioning
- Rear speakers
- Six CD autochanger
- Full leather
- Heated Seats
- Wood and Chrome Steering Wheel
- Wool Carpets
- Gold coloured badges
- Seven spoke 'Griffith 500' wheels for smaller engine versions (standard on 5.0)
- 4,988 cc V8 (5.0) initially a factory option on the 4.3 and 4.5 litre models
[edit] Additional images
 Interior of Chimaera 500 1998 |
 1998 Chimaera 500 |
 Rear of Chimaera |
