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TVR Chimaera 3.9

General information

ModelTVR Chimaera 3.9
Year1993
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.7 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
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement3946 ccm (240.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power280.00 PS (206 kW or 276 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque388.00 Nm (39.6 kgf-m or 286.2 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2667 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1050 kg (2,314.9 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)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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