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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2000 model)
2-door 2-seater roadster, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in, 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp @ 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Caterham | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 7 Superlight R500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Caterham | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | roadster | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3550 l / 125.37 cu ft / 125.37 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3100 mm / 122.0 in / 122.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 460 kg / 1014 lb / 1014 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in / 31.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2225 mm / 87.6 in / 87.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 80 mm / 3.1 in / 3.1 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.39 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.07 m2 / 11.5 sq ft / 11.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.3 mm / 3.52 in / 3.52 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.9 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp at 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 54.9 kW / 73.6 hp / 73.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 95.5 kW/l / 2.098 bhp/cu in / 2.098 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 116.9 N·m/l / 1.02 lb·ft/cu in / 1.02 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.62 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 3.40 s / 3.40 s / 3.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 500.0 kW/ton / 378.8 bhp/ton / 378.8 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 11.90 s / 11.90 s / 11.90 s (top 117 km/h / 73 mph / 73 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.12 | Turning circle | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | de Dion axle, Watt's linkage, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 13 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 13 |
| Tyres front | 185/55 R 13 | Tyres rear | 215/50 R 13 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 228 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Caterham 7 Superlight R500
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