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1995 - Caterham - 21 1.6 Supersport

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1. 21 1.6 Supersport 1995
General Information
Make Caterham
Model 21 1.6 Supersport
Production Year 1995
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2250 mm     (88,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3800 mm     (149,6 in)
Width 1580 mm     (62,2 in)
Height 1060 mm     (41,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 648 kg     (1427,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,5 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1588 cc     (96,91 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 79 mm     (3,11 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 397 cc/cylinder    (24,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Rover MEMS fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 138 HP     (102,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 156 N.m     (115,1 lb.ft ,  15,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 140,4 N.m    (7000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 213 HP/ton    (158,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 86,9 HP/litre    (64,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 211 km/h   (131,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,82 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,92 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,1
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) dD.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 228 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 228 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 16
Wheels (rear) 7 x 16
Tyres (front) Michelin Pilot 205/45 VR 16
Tyres (rear) Michelin Pilot 205/45 VR 16