2007 Caparo T1

This car has a coupé type body with a mid mounted engine powering the rear wheels. The Caparo T1's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3.5 litre, double overhead camshaft 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This powerplant develops 575 bhp (583 PS/429 kW) of power at 10500 rpm, and maximum torque of 420 N·m (310 lb·ft/42.8 kgm) at 9000 rpm. It features dry sump-type lubrication. Stated kerb weight is 550 kg. It is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 329 km/h (204 mph).
Full specs

Body type
fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4066 mm
Weight
550 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
583 PS / 575 bhp / 429 kW @ 10500 rpm
Torque
420 Nm / 310 ft.lb / 42.8 kgm @ 9000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 2.5 s
Top speed
329 km/h / 204 mph

2007 Caparo T1 specifications

2007 Caparo T1 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2900 mm	114.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1664 mm	65.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1623 mm	63.9 inches
Length	4066 mm	160.1 inches
Width	1924 mm	75.7 inches
Height	1076 mm	42.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.4
Kerb weight	550 kg	1213 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Caparo
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	3.5 litre 3494 cc (213.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93 × 64.3 mm 3.66 × 2.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.45
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	583 PS (575 bhp) (429 kW) at 10500 rpm
maximum torque	420 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm) at 9000 rpm
Specific output	122.7 kW/litre 166.9 ps/litre 164.6 bhp/litre 2.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	120.21 Nm/litre 1.45 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium block & head
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1510.6 kPa (219.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	436.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	5 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	329 km/h (204 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 1059.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 1.06 PS/kg 779.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.78 kW/kg 1045.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 1.05 bhp/kg 0.47 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 1.28 kg/kW 2.14 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	10 x 18
Wheel size rear	11 x 19
Tyres front	Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235/40 R 18
Tyres rear	Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 R 19
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	355 mm
Rear brake diameter	355 mm
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	166518
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	42.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2007 Caparo T1 added 2007-12-01. Last modified 2013-02-28.