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1982 - Caterham - Super 7 1600 GT Sprint

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1. Super 7 1600 GT Sprint 1982
General Information
Make Caterham
Model Super 7 1600 GT Sprint
Production Year 1982
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 0
Wheelbase 2235 mm     (88 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1320 mm     (52 in)
Length 3378 mm     (133 in)
Width 1664 mm     (65,5 in)
Height 1105 mm     (43,5 in)
Ground Clearance 100 mm     (3,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,51
Weight 510 kg     (1123,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %55 / %45
Fuel Capacity 36 litre   (7,9 Imp gal ,  9,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1599 cc     (97,58 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 77,6 mm     (3,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 399,75 cc/cylinder    (24,39 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We 32 DGAV carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 110 HP     (82 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 132 N.m     (97,4 lb.ft ,  13,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 130,5 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 215,7 HP/ton    (160,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 68,8 HP/litre    (51,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 171 km/h   (106,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,64 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,75
Turning Circle Diameter 9 m    (29,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5.5
Wheels (rear) 5.5
Tyres (front) 165 SR 13
Tyres (rear) 165 SR 13