Technical Specifications TVR Chimaera 1997 - 2003 Cabrio
4.6 (288 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
288 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 215 kW
Torque
407 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 300 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
257 km/h
| 160 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4546 cc
| 4.55 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
13.5 l/100 km
| 17.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
310 L
| 10.9 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2282 mm
| 89.8 in.
Front track
1460 mm
| 57.5 in.
Rear track
1470 mm
| 57.9 in.
Length
3965 mm
| 156.1 in.
Width
1730 mm
| 68.1 in.
Height
1223 mm
| 48.1 in.
Max weight
1280 kg
| 2822 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1060 kg
| 2337 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/50 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
5.0 (326 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
326 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 243 kW
Torque
434 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 320 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
269 km/h
| 167 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4997 cc
| 5 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19 l/100 km
| 12.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
11 l/100 km
| 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
310 L
| 10.9 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2282 mm
| 89.8 in.
Front track
1460 mm
| 57.5 in.
Rear track
1470 mm
| 57.9 in.
Length
3965 mm
| 156.1 in.
Width
1730 mm
| 68.1 in.
Height
1223 mm
| 48.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/50 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
4.0 (240 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
240 hp @ 5250 rpm.
| 179 kW
Torque
374 Nm @ 3850 rpm.
| 276 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.2 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
240 km/h
| 149 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3950 cc
| 3.95 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
71.1 mm
Compression
9.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
17 l/100 km
| 13.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
10 l/100 km
| 23.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
310 L
| 10.9 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2282 mm
| 89.8 in.
Front track
1460 mm
| 57.5 in.
Rear track
1470 mm
| 57.9 in.
Length
3965 mm
| 156.1 in.
Width
1730 mm
| 68.1 in.
Height
1223 mm
| 48.1 in.
Max weight
1280 kg
| 2822 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1060 kg
| 2337 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/50 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
4.3 (280 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
280 hp @ 5500 rpm.
| 209 kW
Torque
398 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 294 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
253 km/h
| 157 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4275 cc
| 4.28 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
77 mm
Compression
8.9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
18 l/100 km
| 13.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
10 l/100 km
| 23.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
310 L
| 10.9 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2282 mm
| 89.8 in.
Front track
1460 mm
| 57.5 in.
Rear track
1470 mm
| 57.9 in.
Length
3965 mm
| 156.1 in.
Width
1730 mm
| 68.1 in.
Height
1223 mm
| 48.1 in.
Max weight
1300 kg
| 2867 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1060 kg
| 2337 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
185/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
5.0 (340 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
340 hp @ 5250 rpm.
| 254 kW
Torque
481 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
| 355 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
271 km/h
| 168 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4997 cc
| 5 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
310 L
| 10.9 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2282 mm
| 89.8 in.
Front track
1460 mm
| 57.5 in.
Rear track
1470 mm
| 57.9 in.
Length
3965 mm
| 156.1 in.
Width
1730 mm
| 68.1 in.
Height
1223 mm
| 48.1 in.
Max weight
1280 kg
| 2822 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1060 kg
| 2337 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
205/60 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
