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Chimaera
1998 TVR Chimaera
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
500 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
250 kW
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Top speed
269 km/h
(167 mph)
0–60 mph
4.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.4 seconds
Displacement
4,988 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,015 mm
(158.1 in)
Width
1,855 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,215 mm
(47.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,286 mm
(90.0 in)
Curb weight
1,060 kg
(2,337 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
94 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
57 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Ground Clearance
132 mm
(5.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,300 kg
(2,866 lb)
Cargo Capacity
240 kg
(529 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
450 mm
(17.7 in)
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Chimaera
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Chimaera Standard
1992–2003
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1998
Powertrain
500 Manual
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline