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TVR Chimaera

General information

ModelTVR Chimaera
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3946 ccm (240.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3946 ccm (240.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque373.00 Nm (38.0 kgf-m or 275.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke94.0 x 71.1 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2224 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3960 litres (1,046 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (385.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1025 kg (2,259.7 pounds)
Overall length4030 mm (158.7 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2290 mm (90.2 inches)
Fuel capacity57.0 litres (15.06 gallons)
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