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*There are 2.2 turns lock to lock for the power-assisted steering or 2.5 if manual. |
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*The steering wheel is 350mm in diameter and leather-covered. This can be customised totally by TVR. |
*The steering wheel is 350mm in diameter and leather-covered. This can be customised totally by TVR. |
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[[Image:Chimaera-Interior.jpg|275px|Interior of Chimaera 500 1998]] |
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===Manufacturer's options=== |
===Manufacturer's options=== |
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*Power assisted steering |
*Power assisted steering |
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Revision as of 18:06, 26 February 2007
| TVR Chimaera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | TVR |
| Production | 1992-2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L - 5.0 L V8 |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | TVR Tamora |
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.
Specifications
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
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 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.
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.
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