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TVR Chimaera 4.0

1997 · 41,774 miles · Manual · Viper Blue

£19,295

Listed today at AmoreAutos. Last checked today.

£1,570 above the median asking price

Compared with 4 other TVR Chimaera 4.0 for sale on Vertar (1996 to 1999). Median £17,725.

£16k£19k

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Key facts

Year: 1997
Mileage: 41,774 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.0-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Viper Blue
Doors: 2
Generation: Chimaera (1993–2003)

About this car

This 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.0 is finished in Viper Blue and has covered 41,774 miles. It is the lightweight, rear-drive V8 roadster in its Rover-powered 4.0-litre form, and this car has the non-power-steering setup, which gives a more direct feel.

The big recent work is mechanical. In 2025 the engine came out for a full refresh by TVR Powers Performance, with a new cam, seals, clutch and spring among the jobs, and the dealer puts the spend at over £9,000. The chassis outriggers were replaced about five years ago, and the tyres are from 2024.

Paint is described as good overall, with a scratch on the boot and a few small stone chips. The leather and carpets are good, though the lower dash veneer has lifted and needs replacing. A large file of service documents comes with the car, and the MOT runs until June 2027.

Written by Vertar from AmoreAutos’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Commonly quoted TVR factory figures for the Chimaera 4.0 (Rover V8), not checked against a 1997 TVR source; top speed and 0-60 left null because the 1997 claims are uncertain).

Power: 240 bhp
Weight: 1,060 kg
Power to weight: 226 bhp per tonne
Engine: 3,950 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated