1997 4.6 (288 Hp)

Brand

TVR

Model

Chimaera

Generation

TVR Chimaera

Modification

4.6 (288 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1997

End of production

2003

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

57 l 15.06 US gal
12.54 UK gal

Engine displacement

4546 cm³ 277.41 cu. In.

Power

288 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

257 km/h 160 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Length

3965 mm 156.1 in

Width

1730 mm 68.11 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4546 cm³ 277.41 cu. In.

Power

288 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in

Piston Stroke

82 mm 3.23 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.3 US qt
4.4 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

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

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Wishbone

Tire size

- Front

225/55 R16

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Max. weight

1280 kg 2821.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

310 l 10.95 cu ft

- Max. roof load

220 kg 485 lbs