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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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VX Classic 2001
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| General Information |
| Make |
Caterham |
| Model |
VX Classic |
| Production Year |
2001 |
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| 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) |
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| Aerodynamics |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Opel |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
6,7 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
6,9 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
177 km/h (110 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,82 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,89 : 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) |
2,12 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
10 m (32,8 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Suspension (rear) |
LA.RA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Di/Dr |
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