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1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)

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TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

What is the body type, TVR Chimaera?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?13.5 l/100 km
17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg
7.41 km/l
How fast is the car, 1997 Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?257 km/h | 159.69 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
How much power, TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 4.6 (288 Hp)?288 Hp, 407 Nm
300.19 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 4.6 (288 Hp)?4.5 l
4546 cm3
277.41 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 TVR 4.6 (288 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?3965 mm
156.1 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?1730 mm
68.11 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?1060 kg
2336.9 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?1280 kg
2821.92 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 TVR Chimaera Cabriolet?310 l
10.95 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 TVR Chimaera 4.6 (288 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandTVR
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 typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 13.5 l/100 km 17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg
7.41 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 257 km/h 159.69 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. 300.19 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4546 cm3 277.41 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 82 mm 3.23 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1060 kg 2336.9 lbs.
Max. weight 1280 kg 2821.92 lbs.
Max load 220 kg 485.02 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 310 l 10.95 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 225/55 R16