There were 2.2 turns lock to lock for the power-assisted steering or 2.5 for unassisted. Steering was optionally power-assisted and worked via rack and pinion with adjustable steering column. There was a cable-operated hand brake for the rear wheels. Both sets were servo assisted with front/rear split dual circuits. The rear disc brakes were 253 mm (10.0 in), or 273 mm (10.7 in) in diameter on the five litre model. The front disc brakes were 239 mm (9.4 in) on smaller displacement cars, and 260 mm (10 in) diameter and ventilated on five litre models. Ground clearance was about 5 inches (130 mm). The suspension consisted of all round independent, unequal-length double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars. Specifications Engine The 4.0 litre Rover V8 engineĪll engines are based on the 3.5 L Rover V8 unit, with increased displacement on the later models. The car 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. The name was derived from Chimera, the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals.įirst debuted at the 1992 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Chimaera used the same backbone chassis as the Griffith and used the same derivatives of the Rover V8 engine. The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater roadster sports car manufactured by TVR between 19.
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