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Caterham Superlight R

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm x 89.30 mm 3.15 in x 3.52 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1795 cc (109.538 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Rover MEMS 1.9 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 387.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1421.2 kPa (206.1 psi)
Specific torque 113.09 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 448.75 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) 490 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1080 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 rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.120
Turning circle 10.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.62

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 Caterham Superlight R PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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