TVR Chimaera


The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2003. The name was derived from Chimera, the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals.
The car used the same backbone chassis as 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.

Specifications

Engine

All engines are based on the 3.5 L Rover V8 unit, with increased cylinder capacity.
ModelCapacity PowerTorqueMax speed0- 0-
4.03,950 V8 at 4000 rpm5.112.5
4.0 HC3,950 Hi Compression V84.712.1
4.34,280 V8 at 4000 rpm4.611.3
4.54,546 V84.711.2
5.04,988 V84.110.2

Suspension

The suspension consisted of all round independent, unequal-length double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars. Ground clearance was about.

Braking

The front disc brakes were on smaller displacement cars, and diameter and ventilated on five litre models. The rear disc brakes were, or in diameter on the five litre model. Both sets were servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits. There was a cable-operated hand brake for the rear wheels.

Steering