TVR Chimaera

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TVR Chimaera

Manufacturer	TVR
Production	1992-2001
Successor	TVR Tamora
Class	Sports car Roadster
Body style	2-door convertible
Engine	4.0 L - 5.0 L V8

The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2001. 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.

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[edit] Specifications

[edit] 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 Hi-Lift Cam 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	320	320 lbf·ft	169	4.1	10.5

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.