TVR2001 Chimaera 450 Specs

2001 TVR Chimaera 450 Specs & Performance

2001 - 2004

Tech Specs Summary


4.6 L V8

160 mph

4.7 seconds

281 hp

17.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.9 ft3
lb
2,337 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.4 mpg
Total Range
262 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.6 Liter
277.8 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
281 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.701 x 3.228 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
34.7 in3
BMEP
155.8 PSI
10.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
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
Sports Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
10.9 ft3
Curb Weight
2,337 lbs
Gross Weight
2,822 lbs
Maximum Payload
485 lbs
Length
156.1 in
Width
68.1 in
Height
48.1 in
Wheelbase
89.8 in
Front Track
57.5 in
Rear Track
57.9 in
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4.3

Performance Rating4.2
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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