TVR Chimaera

1992 – 2001 United Kingdom

TVR built the Chimaera for 9 years, from 1992 to 2001. Its petrol engines range from 243 to 345 hp across 5 variants. The fastest version needs 4.1 s to reach 100 km/h. The lightest version weighs only 1,050 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1992 – 2001

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power243 – 345 hp

0–100 km/h4.1 – 5.2 s

Top speed245 – 282 km/h

Fuel economy12.0 – 15.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
4.0L 400 V8 5MT (243 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	243 hp	5.2 s	245	5-Speed manual
4.0L HC 400 V8 5MT (279 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	4.7 s	254	5-Speed manual
430 V8 5MT (284 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	284 hp	4.6 s	254	5-Speed manual
450 V8 5MT (289 HP) 4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	289 hp	4.7 s	261	5-Speed manual
500 V8 5MT (245 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	345 hp	4.1 s	282	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3950 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 178.7 KW @ 5250 RPM243 HP @ 5250 RPM240 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM366 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 ZR15 // 245/45 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 158.1 in (4016 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 47.8 in (1214 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 90 in (2286 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 285.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3950 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 205.2 KW @ 5500 RPM279 HP @ 5500 RPM275 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM414 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 4.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 ZR15 - 245/45 ZR16 (front/rear)

Dimensions

Length: 158.1 in (4016 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 47.8 in (1214 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 90 in (2286 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km)
Highway: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Combined: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 357 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4250 cm3 (259 ci)
Power: 208.9 KW @ 5500 RPM284 HP @ 5500 RPM280 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM414 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 4.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 ZR15 - 245/45 ZR16 (front/rear)

Dimensions

Length: 158.1 in (4016 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 47.8 in (1214 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 90 in (2286 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km)
Highway: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Combined: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 357 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4546 cm3 (277 ci)
Power: 212.6 KW @ 5500 RPM289 HP @ 5500 RPM285 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM420 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 162 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 4.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 ZR15 - 245/45 ZR16 (front/rear)

Dimensions

Length: 158.1 in (4016 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 47.8 in (1214 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 90 in (2286 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Combined: 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 333.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4988 cm3 (304 ci)
Power: 253.7 KW @ 5500 RPM345 HP @ 5500 RPM340 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 320 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM434 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 175 mph (282 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 4.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 ZR15 - 245/45 ZR16 (front/rear)

Dimensions

Length: 158.1 in (4016 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 47.8 in (1214 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 90 in (2286 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km)
Highway: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Combined: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 357 g/km

Length4,016 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,214 mm

Wheelbase2,286 mm

Curb weight1,050 – 1,060 kg

Torque366 – 434 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.

1992 – 2001 Chimaera
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