Chimaera 5l vs. Cerbera?
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I think Robertjp is compiling data for some form of what TVR database. A couple of topics back he was asking about Chim v.s Tamora and then posted the same quaestion on the Tamora forum !.
Still while I'm here can anyone tell me how Strawberry ice-cream compares to Chocolate ice-cream ?
I'm outta here to post on the Vanilla forum.
Ciao
Still while I'm here can anyone tell me how Strawberry ice-cream compares to Chocolate ice-cream ?
I'm outta here to post on the Vanilla forum.
Ciao
s5tvr said:
I think Robertjp is compiling data for some form of what TVR database. A couple of topics back he was asking about Chim v.s Tamora and then posted the same quaestion on the Tamora forum !
So it's probably the Tuscan next. To be fair to RJP though his first post - on the Chim forum did bravely say:
Robertjp said:
I always wanted a Cerbera, however I just cant live with the £3-4k annual costs to keep them roadworthy. So, this leaves two - Chimaera of Tamora.
I've tried this a couple of times with a couple different 4.5 Cerberas.
Off the mark there's nothing in it, once you get into third the 5.0 runs out of revs before the Cerb so you can be changing gear and the Cerb is still pulling like a train and so on through the box.
Side by side and floor it the 5.0 has a slight advantage due to the massive torque but then you get into rev capacity once again and the buggers are off!
Off the mark there's nothing in it, once you get into third the 5.0 runs out of revs before the Cerb so you can be changing gear and the Cerb is still pulling like a train and so on through the box.
Side by side and floor it the 5.0 has a slight advantage due to the massive torque but then you get into rev capacity once again and the buggers are off!
Bomber Denton said:
Side by side and floor it the 5.0 has a slight advantage due to the massive torque but then you get into rev capacity once again and the buggers are off!
Exactly right, did a side by side run on, well, a private runway a while ago and the 5.0 is with it till the cerbie gets up the rev range, 5.0 chim will pull a bit back when the cerb changes gear but the cerbie will always win until the driver runs out of balls
Big Al. said:
AFAIK, the Cerbie will WALK all over the Chim.
Experts will be along shortly to elaborate!
Correct.
Faster but needs to be thrashed to the edge of its life to get the grunt. Most Rover owners don't realise this and come back with the it isn't much faster or not as quick as my Chim/Griff etc.
Superior brakes and handling. No make that far superior brakes and handling.
Downside is 2 to 3 times running costs as everything is more expensive.
Hi There,
After having owned a 450LW Cerby and loved it, I would say that the Cerby would win hands down, unless there was a real numpty at the wheel! Have seen a few believe me!!
BUT, as I now have a Chim which I also think is fantastic who cares?
They are both TVR, they are both great fun to drive/own and they will both 'see off' most cars on the road today......'Nuff said!
After having owned a 450LW Cerby and loved it, I would say that the Cerby would win hands down, unless there was a real numpty at the wheel! Have seen a few believe me!!
BUT, as I now have a Chim which I also think is fantastic who cares?
They are both TVR, they are both great fun to drive/own and they will both 'see off' most cars on the road today......'Nuff said!
2 Smokin Barrels said:I'll have to give you some figure if I ever get them for mine.
See for yourself on my quarter mile simulator
Hey! That's a real chuckle.
Cerb would beat 500 if you could be arse to chase the revs in Cerb - but like someone said at the speeds where it is getting nuts on the road not a huge amount in it - but when you decide to REALLY get going CERB every time.
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