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TVR Chimaera 5.0 (340 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
TVR Chimaera 5.0 (340 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
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General information

Name

TVR Chimaera 5.0 (340 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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

5.0 (340 Hp)

Power

340 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

481 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

271 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
340 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
68 Hp/l
Torque
481 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
4997 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
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)

1280 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

235/50 R16

Rear tires size

235/50 R16

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