TVR Chimaera 4.0L HC 400 V8 5MT (279 HP)
TVR Chimaera · 1992 - 2001 · Petrol
The TVR Chimaera 4.0L HC 400 V8 5MT (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 414 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and reaches 254 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 15.0 l/100 km, equal to 357 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 279 hp
- Torque
- 414 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.7 s
- Top speed
- 254 km/h
Engine
| Power | 279 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 205 kW |
| Torque | 414 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,950 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 57 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 254 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 15.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 19.0 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 11.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 357 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,016 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,214 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm |
| Cargo volume | 309 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,060 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,300 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55 Zr15 - 245/45 Zr16 (Front/Rear) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The TVR Chimaera 4.0L HC 400 V8 5MT (279 HP) compared with 2,316 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | 138 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 414 Nm | 207 Nm |
better than 95%
|
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 193 km/h |
better than 97%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 11.6 s |
better than 99%
|
| Combined consumption | 15.0 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 4%
|
| CO2 emissions | 357 g/km | 211 g/km |
better than 4%
|
| Cargo volume | 309 l | 442 l |
better than 23%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,060 kg | 1,301 kg |
better than 74%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — TVR Chimaera
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 400 V8 5MT (243 HP) | Petrol | 243 hp | 366 Nm | 5.2 s | 245 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | 286 g/km | |
| 500 V8 5MT (245 HP) | Petrol | 245 hp | 434 Nm | 4.1 s | 282 km/h | 15.0 l/100 km | 357 g/km | |
| 430 V8 5MT (284 HP) | Petrol | 284 hp | 414 Nm | 4.6 s | 254 km/h | 15.0 l/100 km | 357 g/km | |
| 450 V8 5MT (289 HP) | Petrol | 289 hp | 420 Nm | 4.7 s | 261 km/h | 14.0 l/100 km | 333 g/km |