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(2001 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4552 cm3 / 277.8 cu in / 277.8 cu in, 212.5 kW / 285.0 hp / 285.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Chimaera 450 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Chimaera | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | TVR | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4015 mm / 158.1 in / 158.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1060 kg / 2337 lb / 2337 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Dry weight | ||
| Height | 1215 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 132 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 in | Fuel capacity | 57 l / 12.5 UK gal / 15.1 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | TVR | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 4552 cm3 / 277.8 cu in / 277.8 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 569.00 cm3/cylinder / 34.723 cu in/cylinder / 34.723 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 212.5 kW / 285.0 hp / 285.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 87.3 kW / 117.0 hp / 117.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 46.7 kW/l / 1.026 bhp/cu in / 1.026 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 89.4 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 268.9 kW/ton / 203.7 bhp/ton / 203.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.2 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR Chimaera 450
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