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Caterham 21 1.6

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm x 79.00 mm 3.15 in x 3.11 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1588 cc (96.906 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 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 177.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1147.4 kPa (166.4 psi)
Specific torque 91.31 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2250 mm
wheelbase 88.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3800 mm
Length (inches) 149.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1580 mm
Width (inches) 62.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1060 mm
Height (inches) 41.7 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 648 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1429 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.600
Turning circle
Tyres Michelin Pilot 205/45 VR 16
Wheels 7 x 16
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 228 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.92

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 1995 Caterham 21 1.6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1995

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