TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.6 (288 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm

Width

1730 mm

Height

1223 mm

Length

3965 mm

Front track

1460 mm

Wheelbase

2282 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.7 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

3.7 kg/Hp, 271.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.6 kg/Nm, 384 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.5 l

Maximum speed

257 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

220 kg

Kerb Weight

1060 kg

Fuel tank capacity

57 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

310 l

Max. weight

1280 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

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

225/55 R16

TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)