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TVR Chimaera 4.5

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 TVR Chimaera 4.5

2-door 2-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4546 cm3 / 277.4 cu in / 277.4 cu in, 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph top speed, consumption 14.9 l/100km / 19.0 mpg-UK / 15.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)TVRIssued from2008
ModelChimaera 4.5Issued until
SerieChimaeraNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerTVRCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3710 l / 131.02 cu ft / 131.02 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)310 l / 10.95 cu ft / 10.95 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 inTotal (curb) weight1215 kg / 2679 lb / 2679 lb
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1220 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inLoad capacity65 kg / 143 lb / 143 lb
Wheelbase2290 mm / 90.2 in / 90.2 inGross (max.) weight1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.76  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)1.94 m2 / 20.9 sq ft / 20.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.78 m2 / 8.3 sq ft / 8.3 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)19.3 kW / 25.9 hp / 25.9 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.15
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4546 cm3 / 277.4 cu in / 277.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity569.06 cm3/cylinder / 34.726 cu in/cylinder / 34.726 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio
SumpdryMax. output power210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output46.2 kW/l / 1.015 bhp/cu in / 1.015 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque85.8 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio234.6 kW/ton / 177.7 bhp/ton / 177.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)14.9 l/100km / 19.0 mpg-UK / 15.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions349 g/km / 561 g/mi / 561 g/mi (est.)
  Range436 km / 271 mi / 271 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsOptional ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of TVR Chimaera 4.5

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