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Encyclopedia > TVR Chimaera
A TVR Chimaera sports car
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A TVR Chimaera sports car

The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2001. Download high resolution version (892x653, 286 KB)This photograph was taken by Tim Rogers on Friday 6 May 2005 in Bisley, United Kingdom. ... Download high resolution version (892x653, 286 KB)This photograph was taken by Tim Rogers on Friday 6 May 2005 in Bisley, United Kingdom. ... TVRs logo TVR 280i TVR S series 1986 TVR 350i 1986 TVR Chimaera TVR Cerbera TVR is a manufacturer of sports cars, located in Blackpool in Lancashire, England. ... Saab 900 Convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible (security) A convertible is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof. ... Honda NSX sports car A sports car is a type of automobile designed for sporting performance. ... TVRs logo TVR 280i TVR S series 1986 TVR 350i 1986 TVR Chimaera TVR Cerbera TVR is a manufacturer of sports cars, located in Blackpool in Lancashire, England. ...

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Specifications

Engine

  • 90 degree alloy V8
Model Capacity (cc) Power (bhp) Torque Max speed (mph) 0-60 mph (s) 0-100 mph (s)
4.0 3,950 V8 240 270 lbf·ft at 4000 rpm 152 4.7 12.1
4.0 HC 3,950 High Compression V8 275 305 lbf·ft 158 4.7 12.1
4.3 4,280 V8 280 305 lbf·ft at 4000 rpm 158 4.6 11.3
4.5 4,495 V8 285 310 lbf·ft 158 4.6
5.0 4,988 V8 340 (320 with cat) 350 (320 with cat) lbf·ft 169 4.1
  • Bore/stroke: 94 x 82 mm
  • Compression ratio: 9.5:1
  • Maximum rpm: 6,250

Suspension

The suspension consists of all round independent, unequal-length double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars.


Braking

The front disk brakes are 260 mm diameter and ventilated. The rear disk brakes are 273mm diameter. Both sets are servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits. There is a cable-operated hand brake for the rear wheels.


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 350mm in diameter and leather-covered. This can be customised totally by TVR.

Manufacturer's options

  • Power assisted steering
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear speakers
  • Six CD autochanger
  • Full leather
  • 4,988 V8 (5.0) initially a factory option on the 4.3 and 4.5 litre models

External links

  • ChimaeraPages.com - A site dedicated to ownership and maintenance. Includes a comprehensive gallery.
  • TVR Chimaera review on Pistonheads
  • TVR Chimaera pictures, specifications, costs

  Results from FactBites:
 
TVR Chimaera - Review (1016 words)
As with most modern TVRs the dashboard is a lesson to the purveyors of plastic that a stylish interior is always possible from simple age old British recipe.
TVR is still tarnished with questions over built quality but the Chimaera is showing the benefits of a long production life.
Many Chimaera owners upgrade from an S and are initially disappointed with the softer ride and the relative lack of feedback compared to the talkative S. However it's just a different car, talking in softer tones.
TVR Chimaera 500 - Lesen Sie Erfahrungsberichte (454 words)
...Gelegenheit, den Chimaera 500 von TVR probezufahren und ich muß sagen, es ist unglaublich.
Ich selber fahre seit Längerem TVR und bin von dem Fahrzeug begeistert.
TVR Chimaera 500 in allen Varianten und mehr als 1.000.000 weitere Fahrzeuginserate bei mobile.de.
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