(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Caterham | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 7 Superlight | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Caterham | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 478 kg / 1054 lb / 1054 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2230 mm / 87.8 in / 87.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 36 l / 7.9 UK gal / 9.5 US gal |
| 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 | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 102.9 kW / 139.9 hp / 139.9 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 156.0 Nm / 115.1 lbft / 115.1 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 101.5 kW / 138.0 bhp / 138.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 86.9 kW/l / 1.936 bhp/cu in / 1.936 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.24 Nm/l / 0.859 lbft/cu in / 0.859 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 | 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 288.70 kW/ton / 392.52 bhp/ton / 392.52 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s | 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 | 2.10 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | dD.RA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| 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
