TVR Chimaera 5.0 (340 Hp)

TVR Chimaera 5.0 (340 Hp) Technical information

General information
4997 cm3 340 hp 250 kW 5.5 sec 271 km/h 168 mph 1060 kg 2337 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	TVR
Model :	Chimaera
Generation :	Chimaera
Engine / modification :	5.0 (340 Hp)
Production start :	1993 year
Production end :	1997 year
Coupe type :	Cabriolet
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	57 l \| 15.1 US gallons \| 12.5 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	340 hp \| 250 kW
Max power in :	5250 rpm.
Maximum speed :	271 km/h \| 168 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	5.5 sec
Torque :	481 Nm/3750 rpm.
Engine
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4997 cm3
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.5
Piston Stroke :	90 mm
Cylinder Bore :	94 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	-
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	3965 mm \| 156.1 in
Width :	1730 mm \| 68.1 in
Height :	1223 mm \| 48.1 in
Wheelbase :	2282 mm \| 89.8 in
Front track :	1460 mm \| 57.5 in
Rear (Back) track :	1470 mm \| 57.9 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	310 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	Wishbone
Max weight :	1280 kg \| 2822 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1060 kg \| 2337 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	235/50 R 16
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