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Caterham Seven Superlight R 500

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.50 mm x 83.10 mm 3.44 in x 3.27 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1999 cc (121.986 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 266.7 PS (263.0 bhp) (196.1 kW) @ 8500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 2.88 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 519.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 240.0 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm) @ 7200 rpm
bmep 1508.7 kPa (218.8 psi)
Specific torque 120.06 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 499.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2225 mm
wheelbase 87.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3100 mm
Length (inches) 122 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 800 mm
Height (inches) 31.5 in
L:W ratio 1.39
Ground clearance (milimeters) 80 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 506 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1116 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 19.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 2008

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