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Caterham Super 7 JPE

General information

ModelCaterham Super 7 JPE
Year1992
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power254.2 PS (187 kW or 251 HP) at 7750 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-50 miles2.9 seconds
0-60 miles3.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.4713 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3550 litres (938 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (374.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight540 kg (1,190.5 pounds)
Overall length3390 mm (133.5 inches)
Overall width1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Overall height1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Wheelbase2260 mm (89.0 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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