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TVR Chimaera 500

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 90.00 mm 3.7 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4997 cc (304.936 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 324.4 PS (320.0 bhp) (238.6 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.10 s
0-100 mph 10.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 269 km/h (167 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 301.89 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 434.0 Nm (320 ft·lb) (44.3 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1091.4 kPa (158.3 psi)
Specific torque 86.85 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 624.63 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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