TVR CHIMAERA 5.5 1999

1999 TVR Chimaera, 5.5 litre.

Welcome to my advert for a very special car.

Sadly selling mainly due to health issues.

Mileage is just 51K.

Car will come with a new mot.

This car not only looks beautiful but has that wonderful V8 sound. I have spent a lot of time getting the car to where it is now.

Not only have the major items been upgraded but unseen items replaced as well. All CV joints, drop links, complete set of black silicone hoses, polybushed suspension, polybushed exhaust mounts, Hi-Torque lightweight starter motor, the list goes on.

This car handles far better, stops quicker and has far more performance than a standard 5.0. Drive a 4.0 and this car back to back and you’ll appreciate the almost double bhp.

In fact, this car is more than probably, the fastest NA Chimaera in the world!

Bodywork is in excellent condition with the usual minor stone chips to the front end. It has a bespoke carbon fibre splitter fitted.

The interior is in fabulous condition. Cream and blue leatherwork and the original dashboard in perfect condition.

An additional afr gauge has been fitted and the original oil pressure gauge has been changed for the more accurate SPA pressure and temperature gauge.

Chassis is in very good condition with new outriggers fitted 18 months ago.

Tubular wishbones have been fitted up front.

Stiffer anti roll bars fitted front and rear.

Suspension units are Gaz Monos fitted with uprated Eibach springs.

Fitted with the popular Subaru power steering rack driven by an electric pump.

Gearbox was completely overhauled as a matter of course when I had the 5th gear upgrade fitted in 2018.

A Macleod twin plate clutch and lightweight flywheel are fitted.

Differential was changed for a brand new BTR unit in 2018.

Brakes have been upgraded to Tuscan callipers, 330mm drilled and vented discs, braided hoses and new fluid. Hubs have been changed to 5 stud to accommodate the wheels.

Wheels are the very rare Cerb spec Raceline RL7’s fully refurbished in bright silver, 17” all round and fitted with a new set of Kumho Ecsta Le Sport tyres.

The battery position has been moved to the boot to improve passenger legroom by 10”.

New battery is a lightweight gel type with an isolating switch fitted.

Last but far from least, the engine.

5.5 litres, 400bhp, 430 ft lbs torque. All naturally aspirated.

Completely rebuilt 5K miles ago, no expense spared.

Top hatted block fully tested

Fully forged internals,

big valve stage 4 heads

H418 camshaft

Roller rockers

ACT Triple throttle carbon fibre plenum

Ported & polished inlet manifold

ACT big bore exhaust manifold

All new bearings, pumps and ancillaries

And more.

All controlled by an Emerald ecu with switchable maps. Set up by Joolz of Kits and Classics.

Please call for any further information or to arrange a viewing.

Mobile: 07958652265 Peter.