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Technical Specs of This Model |
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7 Superlight 1996
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General Information |
Make |
Caterham |
Model |
7 Superlight |
Production Year |
1996 |
Country |
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Designer |
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Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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Chassis and Dimensions |
Chassis Type |
2S RDSR |
Number of Doors |
0 |
Wheelbase |
2230 mm (87,8 in) |
Front Track |
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Rear Track |
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Length |
3100 mm (122 in) |
Width |
1575 mm (62 in) |
Height |
800 mm (31,5 in) |
Ground Clearance |
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Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,39 |
Weight |
478 kg (1052,9 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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Fuel Capacity |
36 litre (7,9 Imp gal , 9,5 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Engine Specifications |
Engine Manufacturer |
Rover |
Engine Location |
Front |
Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
Engine Construction |
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Coolant Type |
Water |
Engine Type |
DOHC |
Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
Valves per Cylinder |
4 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
Engine Displacement |
1588 cc (96,91 cu in) |
Bore |
80 mm (3,15 in) |
Stroke |
79 mm (3,11 in) |
Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,01 |
Unitary Capacity |
397 cc/cylinder (24,23 cu in/cylinder) |
Number of Main Bearings |
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Compression Ratio |
10,5 : 1 |
Fuel System Type |
Rover MEMS 1.9 EFi |
Aspiration Type |
Normal |
Compressor Type |
- |
Intercooler Type |
None |
Catalytic Converter |
Yes |
Maximum Engine Power |
138 HP (102,9 kW) |
Maximum Engine Power rpm |
7000 d/d |
Maximum Engine Torque |
156 N.m (115,1 lb.ft , 15,9 kg.m) |
Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
5000 d/d |
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
140,4 N.m (7000 d/d) |
Power / Weight Ratio |
288,7 HP/ton (215,3 W/kg) |
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
86,9 HP/litre (64,8 kW/litre) |
CO2 Emissions |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
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0 - 60 mph |
4,8 s |
0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
14 s |
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
13,4 s |
0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
208 km/h (129,3 mph) |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
6M |
Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
3,62 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
2,1 |
Turning Circle Diameter |
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Suspension (front) |
I.DW.CS.ARB. |
Suspension (rear) |
dD.RA.CS.ARB. |
Brakes (front/rear) |
VeDi/Di |
Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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Wheels (front) |
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Wheels (rear) |
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Tyres (front) |
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Tyres (rear) |
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