Description
Amazing spec TVR Chimera with the 5. 0L engine (developing 321. 5 BHP, see graph) in gorgeous blue.
Over the years this TVR has been maintained with no expense spared by myself and previous owners, a brief outline of the cars history is
Engine rebuilt at 71, 000 miles using 'real steel' components with baffled sump, upgraded cams (Viper Typhoon), etc, etc
V8 Developments modified heads with 45mm trumpets and 72mm throttle bodies
Megasquirt ECU (recently remapped on rolling road)
Wideband Innovate MTXL AFR sensor with gauge fitted (out of sight)
Clive Y Piece
Outriggers replaced
AP racing clutch fitted at 71, 000 miles
Gearbox rebuilt at 71, 000 miles
BTR differential fitted in 2017 instead of the standard GKN diff (the BTR diff is a stronger differential)-diff bushes replaced at the time
GAZ Gold suspension all round
Front and rear anti roll bars replaced and droplinks
Complete brake system overhaul in 2024 with new calipers, discs and pads-sierra cosworth calipers
Chasis checked and fully undersealed last year (SWLC's verdict a straight and good condition chasis)
Roof panel recovered and replacement rear hood section.
The list goes on and on. In short a high specification Chimera 500 that has a thorough maintenance and upgrade history with a proven engine devloping 321. 5 BHP.
Tyres and alloys are all good with phenomenal grip (Bridgestones)
TVR jack and brace. Genuine TVR roof panel bag
The car was only yesterday (1/ 5/ 2025) went through its annual MOT (with no advisories) and had a 12 month service at our local sports car specialist SWLC.
This is a fast car with an amazing soundtrack from its 5. 0L V8 engine and is always fun to drive with great handling and stopping capabilities.
Please note 'no tyre kickers or dreamers'5. 0L V8 with an amazing list of upgrades rebuilt at 71, 000 miles, Typhoon cams, Upgraded throttle bodies and modified heads, megasquirt ECU
Develops 321. 5 BHP (set up on rolling road) with full graph to prove
Clive Y piece, exhaust upgrade
Silicon hoses
BTR Differential at 71, 000 miles (stronger than standard GKN diff)
Gearbox rebuilt at 71, 000 miles
Clutch replaced/ upgraded to AP racing clutch at 71, 000 miles
Chassis is straight clean and in good condition (inspected and undersealed by SWLC in 2024
GAZ Gold suspension all round
Roof panel recently recovered
Replacement folding roof section
Brakes completely replaced in 2024, calipers, discs and pads
In stunning blue paintwork (small mark on front wing 1" long and small chip on rear panel near bootlid)
Seats are in blue leather, dash top in blue
Cream leather door panels
Blue carpets
Amazing V8 soundtrack.
Car drives, handles and stops amazingly
