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TVR Chimaera
4.3
280 hp4275 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-2003
0-100 km/h 4.4 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Performance
| Power | 280 hp288 hp340 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 398Nm294lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,275cc261cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,060kg2,337lb |
| Gross weight | 1,300kg2,866lb |
| Power-to-weight | 264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 47.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 57L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 3,965mm156in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,730mm68in |
| Height | 1,223mm48in |
| Wheelbase | 2,282mm90in |
| Front track | 1,460mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,470mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 310L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.3 | 280 hp 209 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.3 | 4.4 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.3 | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
TVR Chimaera 4.3PowerTorque
- TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.3 | 5,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
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