TVR1995 Chimaera 4.0 Specs

1995 TVR Chimaera 4.0 Specs & Performance

1995 - 1999

Tech Specs Summary


3.9 L V8

149 mph

4.7 seconds

237 hp

16.7 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.9 ft3
lb
2,337 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
149 mph
0-62 mph
4.7 seconds
0-60 mph
4.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
9.85 lb/hp
Power
237 hp
Torque
276 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
16.7 mpg
Total Range
250 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.9 Liter
240.8 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
237 hp @ 5,250 RPM
240 ps @ 5,250 RPM
Peak Torque
276 lb·ft @ 3,850 RPM
374 N·m @ 3,850 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
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.701 x 2.799 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.32:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.98 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
30 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.1 in3
BMEP
172.7 PSI
11.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Front Tyre Size
205/50 ZR16
Rear Tyre Size
235/50 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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Performance Rating4.1
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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