TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) /Cabriolet 1992 - 2003/

What is the body type of TVR Chimaera?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1992 Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp)?

253 km/h | 157 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.4 sec
0-60 mph: 4.2 sec

What is the power output of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1992 4.3 (280 Hp)?

280 Hp, 398 Nm
294 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1992 4.3 (280 Hp)?

4.3 l
4275 cm³
260.88 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 TVR 4.3 (280 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1992 4.3 (280 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1992 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

3965 mm
156.1 in.

What is the width of 1992 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

1730 mm
68.11 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp)?

1060 kg
2337 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp)?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1992 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

310 l
10.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

TVR

Model

Chimaera

Generation

Chimaera

Modification (Engine)

4.3 (280 Hp)

Start of production

1992

End of production

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg
15.7 UK mpg
5.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

4.2 sec

Maximum speed

253 km/h 157 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

3.8 kg/Hp, 264.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.7 kg/Nm, 375.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

65.5 Hp/l

Torque

398 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 294 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

4275 cm³ 260.88 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

77 mm 3.03 in.

Compression ratio

8.9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1060 kg 2337 lbs.

Max. weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Max load

240 kg 529 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

310 l 10.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

57 l 15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3965 mm 156.1 in.

Width

1730 mm 68.11 in.

Height

1223 mm 48.15 in.

Wheelbase

2282 mm 89.84 in.

Front track

1460 mm 57.48 in.

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

Tire size

205/55 R16; 225/50 R16

Wheel rim size

7J x 16; 7.5J x 16

Specs of TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) /1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/