General information
BrandTVR
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 typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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/h5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.2 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
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
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 205/55 R16; 225/50 R16
Wheel rims size7J x 16; 7.5J x 16