Specifications: TVR Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

1992 TVR Chimaera - Photo 1

TVR Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand TVR
Model Chimaera
Generation Chimaera
Modification (Engine) 5.0 (326 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 19 l/100 km
12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.2 sec
Maximum speed 269 km/h
167.15 mph
Engine specs
Power 326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 65.2 Hp/l
Torque 434 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
320.1 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4997 cm3
304.94 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm
3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 310 l
10.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 57 l
15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3965 mm
156.1 in.
Width 1730 mm
68.11 in.
Height 1223 mm
48.15 in.
Wheelbase 2282 mm
89.84 in.
Front track 1460 mm
57.48 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Wishbone
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R15

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