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1982 - Caterham - Super 7 1600 GT

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Super 7 1600 GT 1982
General Information
Make Caterham
Model Super 7 1600 GT
Production Year 1982
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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 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
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
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 1 We carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 84 HP     (62,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 123 N.m     (90,8 lb.ft ,  12,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 108,8 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,5 HP/litre    (39,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,3 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 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)
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Tyres (front)
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