TVR built the Chimaera to be the easy-going one — longer, roomier and softer-sprung than its Griffith sister, meant for covering distance rather than lap times.
Lead trim: Chimaera 4.0 L Rover V8 (240 hp)
TVR Engineering Ltd ChimaeraChimaera · 1992–2003
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FactTVR built the Chimaera to be the easy-going one — longer, roomier and softer-sprung than its Griffith sister, meant for covering distance rather than lap times.
The TVR Chimaera, a two-seat roadster grand tourer designed by John Ravenscroft and related to the Griffith and Cerbera, was built in Blackpool from 1992 to 2003 (5,256 produced; also assembled in Port Klang, Malaysia by TVR Sports Malaysia from 1996). Rover V8 engines spanned 4.0 to 5.0 litres: the base 4.0-litre made 240 hp (243 PS) and 270 lb-ft, through a 5-speed Rover LT77 manual (a 5-speed BorgWarner T5 manual was used on the 500). Wheelbase 2,286 mm (90.0 in), length 4,015 mm (158.1 in), width 1,865 mm (73.4 in), height 1,215 mm (47.8 in), kerb weight 1,060 kg (2,337 lb).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaera 4.0 L Rover V8 (240 hp) | 1992–2003 | 4.0 L V8 | 240 hp | 270 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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TVR built the Chimaera to be the easy-going one — longer, roomier and softer-sprung than its Griffith sister, meant for covering distance rather than lap times.
TVR built the Chimaera to replace the Griffith outright — but demand for both was strong enough that the two ran side by side for years instead.
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