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TVR - Chimaera 450

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Chimaera 450
2. Chimaera 450 2001
General Information
Make TVR
Model Chimaera 450
Production Year
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 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Rear Track 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4015 mm     (158,1 in)
Width 1865 mm     (73,4 in)
Height 1215 mm     (47,8 in)
Ground Clearance 132 mm     (5,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1060 kg     (2334,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 57 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer TVR
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 4546 cc     (277,42 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 81,9 mm     (3,22 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 568,25 cc/cylinder    (34,68 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 285 HP     (212,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 407 N.m     (300,4 lb.ft ,  41,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 369 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 268,9 HP/ton    (200,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,7 HP/litre    (46,7 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 11,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 257 km/h   (159,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)