TVR Chimaera
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{{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
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|-
!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]]
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