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Chimaera
2003 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
2003
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
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
4,988 cc
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)
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
TVR
40 vehicles
Cargo Capacity
240 kg
(529 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Chimaera
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Chimaera Standard
1992–2003
Generation
1st Generation
Year
2003
Powertrain
500 Manual
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
