TVR Chimaera

TVR Chimaera

Infobox Automobile


name = TVR Chimaera
manufacturer = TVR
production = 1992-2003
predecessor =
successor = TVR Tamora
class = Sports car
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 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.

pecifications

Engine

*90 degree alloy V8

*Bore/stroke: 94 x 82 mm
*Compression ratio: 9.5:1
*Maximum rpm: 6,250

uspension

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.

teering

*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

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]


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