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1985 - Caterham - 1700 Super Sprint

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1. 1700 Super Sprint 1985
General Information
Make Caterham
Model 1700 Super Sprint
Production Year 1985
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2235 mm     (88 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3390 mm     (133,5 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 1080 mm     (42,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,52
Weight 543 kg     (1196 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1692 cc     (103,25 cu in)
Bore 83,3 mm     (3,28 in)
Stroke 77,6 mm     (3,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 423 cc/cylinder    (25,81 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 135 HP     (100,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 165 N.m     (121,8 lb.ft ,  16,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 160,2 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 248,6 HP/ton    (185,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 79,8 HP/litre    (59,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 179 km/h   (111,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)