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Caterham 7 CSR 260

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.50 mm x 94.00 mm 3.44 in x 3.7 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2261 cc (137.975 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction alloy block & head
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 12.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 263.6 PS (260.0 bhp) (193.9 kW) @ 7500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.10 s
0-100 mph 9.60 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 456.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 271.0 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm) @ 6000 rpm
bmep 1506.2 kPa (218.5 psi)
Specific torque 119.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.93
Unitary capacity 565.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2315 mm
wheelbase 91.1 in
Length (milimeters) 3300 mm
Length (inches) 129.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1685 mm
Width (inches) 66.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1140 mm
Height (inches) 44.9 in
L:W ratio 1.43
Ground clearance (milimeters) 100 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 570 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1257 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 41 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.200
Turning circle
Tyres Avon CR500 195/45 R 15
Wheels 6½ x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.96

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 2004

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