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2000 - Caterham - 7 Superlight R500

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1. 7 Superlight R500 2000
General Information
Make Caterham
Model 7 Superlight R500
Production Year 2000
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2225 mm     (87,6 in)
Front Track 1336 mm     (52,6 in)
Rear Track 1336 mm     (52,6 in)
Length 3100 mm     (122 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 800 mm     (31,5 in)
Ground Clearance 80 mm     (3,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,39
Weight 460 kg     (1013,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 1796 cc     (109,6 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 89,3 mm     (3,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 449 cc/cylinder    (27,4 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11,5 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 230 HP     (171,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 8600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 210 N.m     (155 lb.ft ,  21,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 7200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 190,4 N.m    (8600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 500 HP/ton    (372,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 128,1 HP/litre    (95,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 3,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 8,1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 11,9 s    @ 188 km/h    (117 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 21,9 s
Top Speed 235 km/h   (146,1 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) 2,12
Turning Circle Diameter 10 m    (32,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) dD.WL.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 254 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 228 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5J x 13
Wheels (rear) 8.5J x 13
Tyres (front) 185/55 R 13
Tyres (rear) 215/50 R 13