1. Home
  2. Brand
  3. TVR
  4. TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Compare

General information

Name

TVR Chimaera 4.3 (280 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Brand

TVR
Model

Chimaera
Generation

Chimaera
Year of production

1992

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.3 (280 Hp)

Power

280 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

398 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

253 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
280 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.5 Hp/l
Torque
398 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4275 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
77 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1060 kg

Max weight (kg)

1300 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

57 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

310 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3965 mm

Width (mm)

1730 mm

Height (mm)

1223 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2282 mm

Front track (mm)

1460 mm

Rear track (mm)

1470 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

205/55 R16; 225/50 R16

Rear tires size

205/55 R16; 225/50 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16; 7.5J x 16

Technology and Operation