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Caterham C 21

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Caterham C 21

petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, 1587 cm3 / 96.8 cu in / 96.8 cu in, 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CaterhamIssued from1997
ModelC 21Issued until
SerieCNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCaterhamCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3550 l / 125.37 cu ft / 125.37 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3810 mm / 150.0 in / 150.0 inTotal (curb) weight650 kg / 1433 lb / 1433 lb
Width1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 inDry weight
Height1060 mm / 41.7 in / 41.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2260 mm / 89.0 in / 89.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)1.43 m2 / 15.4 sq ft / 15.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.72 m2 / 7.7 sq ft / 7.7 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.8 kW / 23.9 hp / 23.9 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1587 cm3 / 96.8 cu in / 96.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity397.10 cm3/cylinder / 24.233 cu in/cylinder / 24.233 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)34.4 kW / 46.1 hp / 46.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output54.2 kW/l / 1.191 bhp/cu in / 1.191 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque91.4 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio180.0 kW/ton / 136.4 bhp/ton / 136.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front200/45-R16Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Caterham C 21

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