TVR Chimaera (1992 – 2001) vs Porsche 968 Turbo S (1993 – 1994): specs compared
The Porsche 968 Turbo S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 289 hp. The TVR Chimaera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 4.9 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Porsche 968 Turbo S is 305 mm longer than the TVR Chimaera.
| Specification |
TVR
Chimaera
1992 – 2001
|
Porsche
968 Turbo S
1993 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 2001 | 1993 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 – 345 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 366 – 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 – 5.2 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 282 km/h | 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 – 15.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,016 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,214 mm | 1,255 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,060 kg | 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.