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Caterham 1700 Super Sprint

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.30 mm x 77.60 mm 3.28 in x 3.06 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1692 cc (103.252 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power 136.9 PS (135.0 bhp) (100.7 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 248.62 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 165.0 Nm (122 ft·lb) (16.8 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1225.4 kPa (177.7 psi)
Specific torque 97.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 423 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3390 mm
Length (inches) 133.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 1080 mm
Height (inches) 42.5 in
L:W ratio 1.52
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 543 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1197 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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 17.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 Caterham 1700 Super Sprint PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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