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TVR - Chimaera 500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Chimaera 500
2. Chimaera 500 2001
General Information
Make TVR
Model Chimaera 500
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 4997 cc     (304,94 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 624,62 cc/cylinder    (38,12 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 320 HP     (238,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 434 N.m     (320,3 lb.ft ,  44,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 414,3 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 301,9 HP/ton    (225,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64 HP/litre    (47,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 4,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 10,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 269 km/h   (167,2 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)