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Caterham 7 Superlight R500

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 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 3.40 s
0-100 mph 8.10 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 11.90 s @ 117.0
Standing km 21.90 s
Top speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 500 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1469.3 kPa (213.1 psi)
Specific torque 116.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 449 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) 460 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1014 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 185/55 R 13
Wheels 6.5J x 13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Brake ∅ 254 mm
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 2000 Caterham 7 Superlight R500 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 2000

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