TVR Chimaera 500 specifications — approved in Switzerland
308.9 HP
Max power
461.0 Nm
Max torque
260 km/h
Top speed
1 135 kg
Curb weight
| Power | 308.9 HP (227.1 kW) @ 5 250 rpm |
| Torque | 461.0 Nm @ 3 750 rpm |
| Top speed | 260 km/h |
| Weight/power ratio | 3.67 kg/HP |
| Displacement | 4 997 cm³ |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine layout |
| 4-temp / 8 / V-inj |
| Transmission | Manuelle 5 vitesses |
| Drivetrain | AR |
| Engine | 37A-50P |
| Curb weight | 1 135 kg |
| Gross weight | 1 280 kg |
| Length | 4 048 mm |
| Width | 1 760 mm |
| Height | 1 222 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 286 mm |
| Body type | Ouvert avec capote / hardtop |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Energy category | B |
| Tires | AV= 205/55ZR15, 215/50ZR15: 225/50ZR15: 7.0x15 DP25: 205/50ZR16: 7.5x16 DP32: 215/40ZR17: 7.5x17 DP22 |
| Tires (option) | AR= 225/55ZR16, 245/45ZR16: 7.5x16 DP32: 245/40ZR17: 8.0x17 DP28 |
| Manufacturer | TVR ENGINEERING LTD, FY2 0JF BLACKPOOL, GB |
| Approval date | 27/06/1997 |
| Type approval no. | 1TC701 |