| Marque (make) | TVR | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4015 mm / 158.1 in / 158.1 in | Ground clearance | 132 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1865 mm / 73.4 in / 73.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1215 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1060 kg / 2337 lb / 2337 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Fuel capacity | 57 l / 12.5 UK gal / 15.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | 81.9 mm / 3.22 in / 3.22 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4546 cm3 / 277.4 cu in / 277.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 568.25 cm3/cylinder / 34.677 cu in/cylinder / 34.677 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 212.5 kW / 288.9 hp / 288.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 407.0 Nm / 300.2 lbft / 300.2 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 209.6 kW / 285.0 bhp / 285.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 62.7 kW/l / 1.397 bhp/cu in / 1.397 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.53 Nm/l / 0.783 lbft/cu in / 0.783 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| 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 (96 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 268.87 kW/ton / 365.56 bhp/ton / 365.56 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.50 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of TVR Chimaera 450
