TVR Chimaera
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| Manufacturer: | TVR |
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| 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.
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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) |
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| 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 | 340 (320 with cat) | 350 (320 with cat) 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.
[edit] Manufacturer's options
- Power assisted steering
- Air conditioning
- Rear speakers
- Six CD autochanger
- Full leather
- Heated Seats
- Wood and Chrome Steering Wheel
- 4,988 V8 (5.0) initially a factory option on the 4.3 and 4.5 litre models
