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TVR Chimaera 5.0

General information

ModelTVR Chimaera 5.0
Year1994
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4997 ccm (304.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4997 ccm (304.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power309.00 PS (227 kW or 305 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque498.00 Nm (50.8 kgf-m or 367.3 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke94.0 x 90.0 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed257.0 km/h (159.7 mph)
0-60 miles4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2915 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3960 litres (1,046 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (385.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1060 kg (2,336.9 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1230 mm (48.4 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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