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1996 ~ Face Lift

01/01/1996 Off By Paul Cole

1996 – Face lift to include Cerbera style slatted radiator grille replacing mesh grille. Moulded painted rear bumper (replacing black rubber insert).

Cerbera style slatted radiator grille c1996 – 2003

Rear bumper c1996 – 2003

In addition a 4.5 litre engine was introduced and a roll bar became an option.

CategoryChimaera Model History
1995 ~ Serpentine Engine & PAS
1997 ~ Differential changed
My Chimaera | Paul Cole