TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) /Cabriolet 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of TVR Chimaera?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?

13.5 l/100 km
17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

How fast is 1997 Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?

257 km/h | 160 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec

What is the power output of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 4.6 (288 Hp)?

288 Hp, 407 Nm
300 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 4.6 (288 Hp)?

4.5 l
4546 cm³
277.41 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 TVR 4.6 (288 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 4.6 (288 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

3965 mm
156.1 in.

What is the width of 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

1730 mm
68.11 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?

1060 kg
2337 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?

1280 kg
2822 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?

310 l
10.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

TVR

Model

Chimaera

Generation

Chimaera

Modification (Engine)

4.6 (288 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

End of production

2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.7 sec

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

4.5 sec

Maximum speed

257 km/h 160 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

3.7 kg/Hp, 271.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.6 kg/Nm, 384 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

288 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

63.4 Hp/l

Torque

407 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 300 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

4546 cm³ 277.41 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

82 mm 3.23 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

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

1280 kg 2822 lbs.

Max load

220 kg 485 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

Tires size

225/55 R16

Specs of TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/