TVR Chimaera 1859528 209609894 2008-05-02T02:27:15Z 85.181.68.108 {{Infobox Automobile | image = [[Image:TVR Chimaera.jpg|250px|The TVR Chimaera]] | name = TVR Chimaera | manufacturer = [[TVR]] | production = 1992-2003 | predecessor = | successor = [[TVR Tamora]] | class = [[Sports car]] <br> [[Roadster]] | body_style = 2-door [[convertible]] | engine = 4.0 L - 5.0 L V8 | related = }} The '''TVR Chimaera''' is a two-seater [[convertible]] [[sports car]] manufactured by [[TVR (car)|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 [[TVR Griffith|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. ==Specifications== ===Engine=== *90 degree alloy V8 {|class="wikitable" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;" |- !Model !Capacity (cc) !Power (bhp) !Torque !Max speed !0-60 mph (s) !0-100 mph (s) |- |4.0||3,950 V8||240||{{Auto ftlbf|270}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|152|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||4.7||12.2 |- |4.0 HC||3,950 Hi-Lift Cam V8||275 ||{{Auto ftlbf|305}}||{{convert|158|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||4.7||12.1 |- |4.3||4,280 V8||280 ||{{Auto ftlbf|305}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|158|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||4.6||11.3 |- |4.5||4,495 V8||285 ||{{Auto ftlbf|310}}||{{convert|158|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||4.6|| |- |5.0||4,988 V8||320 ||{{Auto ftlbf|320}}||{{convert|163|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||4.1||10.5 |} *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. Ground clearance is about 5 inches. ===Braking=== The front disk brakes are {{Auto mm|260}} diameter and ventilated. The rear disk brakes are {{Auto mm|273}} mm 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 {{Auto mm|350}} 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 *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 ==Additional images== <gallery> Image:Chimaera-Interior.jpg|Interior of Chimaera 500 1998 Image:Chimaera500.JPG|1998 Chimaera 500 Image:TVR Chimaera rear.jpg|Rear of Chimaera </gallery> ==External links== *[http://users.firenet.uk.com/martinjones/tvr.htm TVR Chimaera pictures, specifications etc.] *[http://www.chimaerapages.com TVR Chimaera Pages - A guide to ownership and maintenance of the TVR Chimaera. Includes a gallery of pictures.] *[http://www.pistonheads.com/tvr/chimaera/review.htm TVR Chimaera review on Pistonheads] *[http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_buyers.php TVR Chimaera buyer's guide] [[Category:TVR vehicles|Chimaera]] [[Category:Sports cars]] [[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]] [[Category:Coupes]] [[Category:1990s automobiles]] [[Category:2000s automobiles]] [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1992]] [[ja:TVR・キミーラ]] [[pt:TVR Chimaera]]