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Caterham VX Classic

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.98 mm x 79.50 mm 3.15 in x 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1598 cc (97.516 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.40:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 190.48 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1140.3 kPa (165.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 399.5 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) 3380 mm
Length (inches) 133.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 1115 mm
Height (inches) 43.9 in
L:W ratio 1.52
Ground clearance (milimeters) 110 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 525 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1157 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 Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.89

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 VX Classic PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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