TVR2001 Chimaera 450 Specs

2001 TVR Chimaera 450 Specifications & Performance

2001 - 2004

Tech Specs Summary


4.6 L V8

160 mph

4.7 seconds

281 BHP

20.9 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

310 L
kg
1,060 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
160 mph
0-62 mph
4.7 seconds
0-60 mph
4.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
265 BHP/Tonne
Power
281 BHP
Torque
287 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.9 mpg
Total Range
262 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4.6 Litre
4,552 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
281 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
285 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
287 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
389 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
94 x 82 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
35 BHP
Unitary Capacity
569 cc
BMEP
10.7 Bar
155.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Front Tyre Size
205/55 ZR15
Rear Tyre Size
225/50 ZR16
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
310 L
Kerb Weight
1,060 kg
Gross Weight
1,280 kg
Maximum Payload
220 kg
Length
3,965 mm
Width
1,730 mm
Height
1,223 mm
Wheelbase
2,282 mm
Front Track
1,460 mm
Rear Track
1,470 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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4.3

Performance Rating4.2
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.2

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