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Caterham 21 1.6 Super Sport

General information

ModelCaterham 21 1.6 Super Sport
Year1995
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power139.90 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque156.00 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 79.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed211.0 km/h (131.1 mph)
0-60 miles6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2159 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight648 kg (1,428.6 pounds)
Overall length3810 mm (150.0 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Wheelbase2260 mm (89.0 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)
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