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TVR Chimaera 450

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 81.90 mm 3.7 in × 3.22 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.5 litre 4546 cc (277.414 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 289 PS (285.0 bhp) (212.5 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.70 s
0-100 mph 11.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 257 km/h (160 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 268.87 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 407.0 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1125.1 kPa (163.2 psi)
Specific torque 89.53 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 568.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 4015 mm
Length (inches) 158.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1865 mm
Width (inches) 73.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1215 mm
Height (inches) 47.8 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 132 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1060 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2337 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 57 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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