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Caterham Super 7

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm x 77.60 mm 3.19 in x 3.06 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1599 cc (97.577 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 De 40 DHLA carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 235.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1123.8 kPa (163 psi)
Specific torque 89.43 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 399.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3378 mm
Length (inches) 133 in
Width (milimeters) 1664 mm
Width (inches) 65.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1105 mm
Height (inches) 43.5 in
L:W ratio 1.51
Ground clearance (milimeters) 100 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 510 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1124 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 36 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle 9.00 m
Tyres 165 SR 13
Wheels 5.5
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Caterham Super 7 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1982

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