TVR Chimaera 4.0 (240 Hp)

TVR Chimaera 4.0 (240 Hp) Technical information

General information
3950 cm3 240 hp 177 kW 5.2 sec 240 km/h 149 mph 1060 kg 2337 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	TVR
Model :	Chimaera
Generation :	Chimaera
Engine / modification :	4.0 (240 Hp)
Production start :	1993 year
Production end :
Coupe type :	Cabriolet
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	17 l/100 km \| 13.8 mpg US \| 16.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	10 l/100 km \| 23.5 mpg US \| 28.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	57 l \| 15.1 US gallons \| 12.5 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	240 hp \| 177 kW
Max power in :	5250 rpm.
Maximum speed :	240 km/h \| 149 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	5.2 sec
Torque :	374 Nm/3850 rpm.
Engine
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	3950 cm3
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.8
Piston Stroke :	71.1 mm
Cylinder Bore :	94 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	-
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	3965 mm \| 156.1 in
Width :	1730 mm \| 68.1 in
Height :	1223 mm \| 48.1 in
Wheelbase :	2282 mm \| 89.8 in
Front track :	1460 mm \| 57.5 in
Rear (Back) track :	1470 mm \| 57.9 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	310 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	Wishbone
Max weight :	1280 kg \| 2822 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1060 kg \| 2337 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	205/50 R16; 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size :	7J x 16; 7.5J x 16
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