1990 - Caterham - 7 HPC

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 7 HPC 1990
General Information
Make Caterham
Model 7 HPC
Production Year 1990
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2235 mm     (88 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 3390 mm     (133,5 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 1080 mm     (42,5 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,52
Weight 628 kg     (1383,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %49 / %51
Fuel Capacity 45 litre   (9,9 Imp gal ,  11,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
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 1998 cc     (121,93 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 499,5 cc/cylinder    (30,48 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
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 175 HP     (130,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 210 N.m     (155 lb.ft ,  21,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 207,7 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 278,7 HP/ton    (207,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 87,6 HP/litre    (65,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,1 s
0 - 60 mph 5,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 13,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,7 s
Top Speed 203 km/h   (126,2 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) 2,3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) dD.RA.LL.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi
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