The TVR Chimaera, a classic two-seater sports car, was produced by TVR from 1992 to 2003. Named after the mythical Chimera creature from Greek mythology, the car made its first appearance at the 1992 Earl's Court Motor Show. The Chimaera is designed as an open-top roadster, sharing the same backbone chassis and Rover V8 engine derivatives as its counterpart, the TVR Griffith. However, the Chimaera was specifically aimed at being a comfortable long-distance touring vehicle within the TVR lineup.
Equipped with a 90-degree aluminum V8 engine, the Chimaera's powerplant is based on the 3.5 L Rover V8 unit, with later models featuring