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Specs of TVR Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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TVR Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp) /Cabriolet 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of TVR Chimaera?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1997 Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp)?
269 km/h | 167 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.4 sec
0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
What is the power output of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 5.0 (326 Hp)?
326 Hp, 434 Nm
320 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 5.0 (326 Hp)?
5.0 l
4997 cm3
304.94 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 TVR 5.0 (326 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of TVR Chimaera Cabriolet 1997 5.0 (326 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 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 5.0 (326 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
5.0 (326 Hp)
Start of production
1997 year
End of production
2003 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19 l/100 km 12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 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
269 km/h 167 mph

Engine specs

Power
326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.2 Hp/l
Torque
434 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 320 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4997 cm3 304.94 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
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
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

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
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
205/55 R15