TVR Chimaera
| TVR Chimaera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | TVR |
| Production | 1992–2003 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Sports car Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Related | TVR Griffith |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L - 5.0 L V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,060 kg (2,337 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | TVR Tamora |
The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2003. The name was derived from Chimera, the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals.
The car used the same backbone chassis as 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.
All engines are based on the Rover 3.5 litre V8 unit, with increased cylinder capacity.
The suspension consisted of all round independent, unequal-length double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars. Ground clearance was about 5 inches (130 mm).
The front disc brakes were 260 mm (10 in) diameter and ventilated. The rear disc brakes were 273 mm (10.7 in) mm in diameter. Both sets were servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits. There was a cable-operated hand brake for the rear wheels.
Interior of Chimaera 500 1998
1998 Chimaera 500
Rear of Chimaera
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