2001 - Caterham - VX Classic

Technical Specs of This Model
1. VX Classic 2001
General Information
Make Caterham
Model VX Classic
Production Year 2001
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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 1320 mm     (52 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 525 kg     (1156,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1598 cc     (97,52 cu in)
Bore 79,98 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 399,5 cc/cylinder    (24,38 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 145 N.m     (107 lb.ft ,  14,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 129,5 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 190,5 HP/ton    (142 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,6 HP/litre    (46,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 6,7 s
0 - 100 km/h 6,9 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 177 km/h   (110 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,82 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 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) LA.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)