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TVR Chimaera 400

1997 · 59,500 miles · Manual · Grey Green Metallic

£23,750

Listed today at TVR 101, Farnham. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1997
Mileage: 59,500 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.0-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Grey Green Metallic
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 2
Generation: Chimaera (1993–2003)

About this car

This 1997 TVR Chimaera 400 has had a full body-off restoration by the TVR specialist 101, completed in 2022–23. The Chimaera is TVR's lightweight V8 roadster, and the 400 is the 4.0-litre version.

Work during the rebuild included new suspension arms, shocks, clutch and camshaft, a rebuilt steering rack, refurbished wheels, a full set of Uniroyal tyres and a new hood. The car has been used sparingly since.

It shows 59,500 miles, with fewer than 15,000 of them covered in the last 25 years. It has had two owners, the second since 2001. A large history file and a memory stick of photos of the rebuild come with it, and the car will be serviced and given a full MOT before sale. The page gives two prices, £23,750 and £24,250.

Written by Vertar from TVR 101’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 (TVR factory figures for the Chimaera 400 (Rover-based 4.0 V8). Top speed and 0-60 left blank because the published factory values couldn't be checked.).

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