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1993 - TVR - Chimaera 4.0

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Chimaera 4.0 1993
2. Chimaera 4.0
General Information
Make TVR
Model Chimaera 4.0
Production Year 1993
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4015 mm     (158,1 in)
Width 1865 mm     (73,4 in)
Height 1205 mm     (47,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 57,7 litre   (12,7 Imp gal ,  15,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3947 cc     (240,86 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 71,1 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 493,38 cc/cylinder    (30,11 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 240 HP     (179 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 366 N.m     (270,1 lb.ft ,  37,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 325,5 N.m    (5250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,8 HP/litre    (45,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 4,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 245 km/h   (152,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)