1996 - Caterham - 7 Superlight

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 7 Superlight 1996
General Information
Make Caterham
Model 7 Superlight
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 0
Wheelbase 2230 mm     (87,8 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3100 mm     (122 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 800 mm     (31,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,39
Weight 478 kg     (1052,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 36 litre   (7,9 Imp gal ,  9,5 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 1.9 EFi
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 288,7 HP/ton    (215,3 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 4,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 14 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 208 km/h   (129,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,62 : 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.RA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)