TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 13.5 l/100 km | 17.4 mpg US | 20.9 mpg UK TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 sec. The maximum speed is 257 km/h | 160 mph.
TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Technical information
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | TVR |
| Model : | Chimaera |
| Generation : | Chimaera |
| Engine / modification : | 4.6 (288 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1997 year |
| Production end : | |
| Coupe type : | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 2 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 13.5 l/100 km | 17.4 mpg US | 20.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 57 l | 15.1 US gallons | 12.5 UK gallons |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 288 hp | 212 kW |
| Max power in : | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 257 km/h | 160 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 4.7 sec |
| Torque : | 407 Nm/4500 rpm. |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 4546 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Number of cylinders : | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 82 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 94 mm |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 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 : | 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 |
| TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 225/55 R16 |