(2000 model)
| Marque (make) | Caterham | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 7 Superlight R500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Caterham | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | roadster | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3100 mm / 122.0 in / 122.0 in | Ground clearance | 80 mm / 3.1 in / 3.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.39 |
| Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in / 31.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 460 kg / 1014 lb / 1014 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2225 mm / 87.6 in / 87.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.3 mm / 3.52 in / 3.52 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.90 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 171.5 kW / 233.2 hp / 233.2 hp at 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm / 8600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 210.0 Nm / 154.9 lbft / 154.9 lbft at 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 169.2 kW / 230.0 bhp / 230.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 128.1 kW/l / 2.854 bhp/cu in / 2.854 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 116.93 Nm/l / 1.023 lbft/cu in / 1.023 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.62 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 3.40 s / 3.40 s / 3.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 500.00 kW/ton / 679.81 bhp/ton / 679.81 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 11.90 s / 11.90 s / 11.90 s (top 117 km/h / 73 mph / 73 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.12 | Turning circle | 10.00 m / 32.81 ft / 32.81 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | dD.WL.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 13 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 13 |
| Tyres front | 185/55 R 13 | Tyres rear | 215/50 R 13 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 228 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Caterham 7 Superlight R500
