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Caterham C 21 1.6

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Caterham C 21 1.6

2-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in, 103.0 kW / 138.1 hp / 138.1 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 153.0 N·m / 112.8 lb·ft / 112.8 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CaterhamIssued from1997
ModelC 21 1.6Issued until
SerieCNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCaterhamCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats2
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) weight654 kg / 1442 lb / 1442 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 clearanceFuel 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 displacement1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 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 power103.0 kW / 138.1 hp / 138.1 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque153.0 N·m / 112.8 lb·ft / 112.8 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)41.2 kW / 55.3 hp / 55.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output64.9 kW/l / 1.425 bhp/cu in / 1.425 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque96.3 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
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 ratio215.4 kW/ton / 163.2 bhp/ton / 163.2 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 front205/45-R16Tyres rear205/45-R16
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Caterham C 21 1.6

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