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TVR Chimaera 4.5

General information

ModelTVR Chimaera 4.5
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4546 ccm (277.40 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving14.9 litres/100 km (15.79 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4546 ccm (277.40 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power285.00 PS (210 kW or 281 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque390 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke94.0 x 82.0 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed257.0 km/h (159.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2346 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3710 litres (980 gallons)
Optional cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsOptional antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1215 kg (2,678.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2290 mm (90.2 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR60030
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