TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 18 l/100 km | 13.1 mpg US | 15.7 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 10 l/100 km | 23.5 mpg US | 28.2 mpg UK TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 sec. The maximum speed is 253 km/h | 157 mph.
TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Technical information
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | TVR |
| Model : | Chimaera |
| Generation : | Chimaera |
| Engine / modification : | 4.3 (280 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1993 year |
| Production end : | |
| Coupe type : | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 2 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 18 l/100 km | 13.1 mpg US | 15.7 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 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 280 hp | 206 kW |
| Max power in : | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 253 km/h | 157 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 4.4 sec |
| Torque : | 398 Nm/4000 rpm. |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 4275 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Number of cylinders : | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 8.9 |
| Piston Stroke : | 77 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 94 mm |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) 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 : | 1300 kg | 2866 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1060 kg | 2337 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 205/55 R 16; 225/50 R 16 |