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TVR Chimaera
4.6
288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
0-100 km/h 4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Performance
| Power | 280 hp288 hp340 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 407Nm300lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,546cc277cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,060kg2,337lb |
| Gross weight | 1,280kg2,822lb |
| Power-to-weight | 272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated |
| Top speed | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 57L |
| Estimated range | 422km262mi Calculated |
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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.6 | 288 hp 215 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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.6 | 4.7 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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.6 | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.6 | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | TVR Chimaera 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.02 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,544 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
TVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque
- TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVRChimaera4.6 | 5,500 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
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