(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | Caterham | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 7 Superlight R300 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 500 kg / 1102 lb / 1102 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2225 mm / 87.6 in / 87.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | 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 | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 119.3 kW / 162.2 hp / 162.2 hp at 7500 rpm / 7500 rpm / 7500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 176.0 Nm / 129.8 lbft / 129.8 lbft at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 117.7 kW / 160.0 bhp / 160.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 89.1 kW/l / 1.985 bhp/cu in / 1.985 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.00 Nm/l / 0.857 lbft/cu in / 0.857 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 | 209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 320.00 kW/ton / 435.08 bhp/ton / 435.08 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 1.93 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | dD.WL.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Caterham 7 Superlight R300
