1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0 Convertible Chassis Number: SDLDCC4P9...

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£9,000 - £12,000

1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0 Convertible

Chassis Number: SDLDCC4P9SM012002
Registration Number: N942 CKJ
Recorded Mileage: 48,285 miles

- In current ownership for c. 20 years
- Quintessential British V8 sports car in fantastic overall condition

"The TVR Chimaera 4.0 offers a raw, unfiltered driving experience that’s becoming increasingly rare in modern sports cars. Its combination of brutal power, minimalist design, and an engaging, analogue feel makes every drive an event. This is a car that demands your attention and rewards with pure, unadulterated driving pleasure." Evo Magazine

Crafted during a period of great ambition and innovation within the British automotive industry, the TVR Chimaera 4.0 emerged as a true embodiment of the spirited sports car ethos that defined TVR throughout the 1990s. Built at the iconic Blackpool plant, the Chimaera was designed to offer a blend of exhilarating performance and refined touring capability, making it a perfect choice for those seeking both thrills and comfort.

The Chimaera’s heart is a 4.0-liter V8 engine, derived from the reliable and powerful Rover V8, delivering an impressive surge of power and a soundtrack that’s music to any motoring enthusiast’s ears. The Chimaera delivers 235 bhp and 260 lb-ft of torque, which translates to a thrilling driving experience. The engine's power is matched by a light kerb weight of just 1060 kg, resulting in an impressive power-to-weight ratio that ensures agile handling and quick acceleration, with a 0-60 mph time of around 5.5 seconds.

The chassis features a lightweight tubular steel frame, providing the car with exceptional rigidity and handling precision. Complementing this is the body, crafted from high-quality fiberglass panels, ensuring that the Chimaera remains both light on its feet and enduring to the elements.

This 1996 model has been lovingly cherished by its current owner for nearly 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed. It is being reluctantly offered for sale as the owner has finally conceded that the low seating position, just inches from the ground, has become a bit too challenging to enter and exit gracefully. In his ownership, it has been meticulously maintained, with a recent comprehensive service including a full engine tune-up and the replacement of any components nearing the end of their life. The car runs as smoothly and powerfully as it did the day it left the factory.

The interior of this Chimaera presents well, featuring Leven aluminium stalks, gear knob and handbrake handle, alongside a beautifully crafted wooden steering wheel. The beige and green interior exudes British craftsmanship and a genuine sense of luxury for a sports car of this era.

With documented history, low mileage, in excellent original condition, this Chimaera represents exceptional value, and remains a standout example of TVR's engineering and design legacy, delivering an experience that is as thrilling today as it was when it first roared to life in Blackpool.

Supplied with UK V5, comprehensive service history, receipts, MOT history, original Targa roof cover and original owners handbook in TVR leather wallet.