1999 Caterham 21 R specifications

1999 Caterham 21 R data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3800 mm 149.6 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1060 mm 41.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 66 litres 14.5 [17.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 89.3 mm
3.15 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
maximum power output
(DIN)
193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 7500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
204 Nm (150 ft·lb) (20.8 kgm)
at 5750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
78.9 kW/litre
107.3 ps/litre
105.8 bhp/litre
1.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
113.59 Nm/litre
1.37 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1427.4 kPa (207 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 10.5 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension dD.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID13596
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 Caterham 21 R added 1999-02-08.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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