| General information |
| Brand | TVR |
| Model | Chimaera |
| Generation | Chimaera |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.0 (240 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1992 year |
| End of production | 2003 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17 l/100 km
13.84 US mpg16.62 UK mpg5.88 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10 l/100 km
23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Maximum speed |
240 km/h
149.13 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.4 kg/Hp, 226.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 2.8 kg/Nm, 352.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 240 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 60.8 Hp/l |
| Torque |
374 Nm @ 3850 rpm.
275.85 lb.-ft. @ 3850 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
3950 cm3
241.04 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
94 mm
3.7 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
71.1 mm
2.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1060 kg
2336.9 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1280 kg
2821.92 lbs. |
| Max load |
220 kg
485.02 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
310 l
10.95 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
57 l
15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3965 mm
156.1 in. |
| Width |
1730 mm
68.11 in. |
| Height |
1223 mm
48.15 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2282 mm
89.84 in. |
| Front track |
1460 mm
57.48 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1470 mm
57.87 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16; 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16 |
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