1982 - Caterham - Super 7

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Super 7 1982
General Information
Make Caterham
Model Super 7
Production Year 1982
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 0
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 510 kg     (1123,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 36 litre   (7,9 Imp gal ,  9,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & light alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
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 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 De 40 DHLA carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 143 N.m     (105,5 lb.ft ,  14,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 137,8 N.m    (6200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 235,3 HP/ton    (175,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 75 HP/litre    (56 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,4 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 180 km/h   (111,9 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)
Wheels (front) 5.5
Wheels (rear) 5.5
Tyres (front) 165 SR 13
Tyres (rear) 165 SR 13