Donkervoort D8 (1993 – 2012) vs TVR Chimaera (1992 – 2001): specs compared
The TVR Chimaera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 289 hp against 270 hp. The Donkervoort D8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.1 s. The TVR Chimaera has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 235 km/h. The Donkervoort D8 uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 630 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,016 mm, the TVR Chimaera is 597 mm longer than the Donkervoort D8.
| Specification |
Donkervoort
D8
1993 – 2012
|
TVR
Chimaera
1992 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1993 – 2012 | 1992 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 270 hp | 243 – 345 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 320 Nm | 366 – 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 – 6.0 s | 4.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 245 – 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100 km | 12.0 – 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,419 mm | 4,016 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,100 – 1,110 mm | 1,214 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,286 mm |
| Curb weight | 630 – 695 kg | 1,050 – 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.