TVRThe TVR Chimaera 1st Gen was offered from 1993 – 2004 as a sports-convertible. This generation spans 7 variants, with power ranging from 232 to 335 hp.
Performance Pick
TVR Chimaera 500
335 hp · 0-60 in 4s · 14.4 mpg
Practicality Pick
TVR Chimaera 4.3
276 hp · 0-60 in 4.5s · 18.3 mpg
sports-convertible
Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed149 – 168 mph
0-60 mph4.0 – 4.6 s
Power232 – 335 hp
Economy14 – 18 mpg
Weight2,315 – 2,337 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (7)
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1993–1995
Chimaera
4.3
$43,000 – $45,000
276
hp
2
seats
18.3
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1993–1995
Chimaera
3.9
$39,000 – $41,000
237
hp
2
seats
15.6
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1995–1999
Chimaera
500
$54,000 – $56,000
335
hp
2
seats
14.4
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1995–1999
Chimaera
4.0
$46,000 – $48,000
237
hp
2
seats
16.7
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1999–2003
Chimaera
500
$57,000 – $60,000
316
hp
2
seats
14.1
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR1999–2001
Chimaera
$56,000 – $60,000
232
hp
2
seats
16.2
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolineTVR2001–2004
Chimaera
450
$75,000 – $85,000
281
hp
2
seats
17.4
mpg