TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Specs

TVR LogoTVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) has been in production since 1997 - 2003. Cars comes in Cabriolet body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 4.5L liters, engines produces a power of 288 Hp. Fuel consumption of TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) is 13.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 3965x1730x1223 mm, and the weight is from 1060 kg.

TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) 1997 - 2003


General data

GenerationChimaera
Modification4.6 (288 Hp)
Start of production1997 year
End of production2003 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined13.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)4.7 sec
Maximum speed257 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio3.7 kg/Hp, 271.7 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power288 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre63.4 Hp/l
Torque407 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4546 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore94 mm
Piston Stroke82 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionWishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size225/55 R16

Dimensions

Length3965 mm
Width1730 mm
Height1223 mm
Wheelbase2282 mm
Front track1460 mm
Rear (Back) track1470 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1060 kg
Max. weight1280 kg
Max load220 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum310 l
Fuel tank capacity57 l