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2001 - Caterham - Roadsport 1.8 VVC

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1. Roadsport 1.8 VVC 2001
General Information
Make Caterham
Model Roadsport 1.8 VVC
Production Year 2001
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 0
Wheelbase 2225 mm     (87,6 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1336 mm     (52,6 in)
Length 3380 mm     (133,1 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 1115 mm     (43,9 in)
Ground Clearance 110 mm     (4,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,52
Weight 555 kg     (1222,5 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 1795 cc     (109,54 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 89,3 mm     (3,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 448,75 cc/cylinder    (27,38 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Rover MEMS 2.0.J fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 174 N.m     (128,4 lb.ft ,  17,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 152,6 N.m    (7000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 270,3 HP/ton    (201,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 83,6 HP/litre    (62,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 4,9 s
0 - 100 km/h 5,1 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
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) 2,12
Turning Circle Diameter 10 m    (32,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) dD.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)