1999 Chimaera 500 Specs1999 TVR Chimaera 500 Specifications & Performance
1999 - 2003
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 167 mph
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- 4.1 seconds
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- 316 BHP
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- 16.9 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 310 L
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- 1,060 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 167 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 298 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 316 BHP
- Torque
- 320 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 16.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 211 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 5 Litre
- 4,997 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 316 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 320 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 320 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
- 434 N·m @ 4,000 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
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 94 x 90 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 63 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 40 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 625 cc
- BMEP
- 10.9 Bar
- 158.3 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 225/50 ZR15
- Rear Tyre Size
- 245/45 ZR16
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
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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