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TVR Chimaera
5.0
340 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-1997
0-100 km/h 5.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Performance
| Power | 280 hp288 hp340 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 481Nm355lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,997cc305cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,060kg2,337lb |
| Gross weight | 1,280kg2,822lb |
| Power-to-weight | 321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated |
| Top speed | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.7s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera5.0 | 340 hp 254 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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera5.0 | 5.5 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 |
|---|---|
| TVRChimaera5.0 | 271 km/h 168 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
TVR Chimaera 5.0PowerTorque
- TVR Chimaera 5.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVRChimaera5.0 | 5,250 rpm | 3,750 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
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