2001 Radical SR3

This vehicle has a roadster type body with a mid located engine powering the rear wheels. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.5 litre 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 252 bhp (256 PS/188 kW) at 9500 rpm and 214 N·m (158 lb·ft/21.8 kgm) at 7000 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual 'box. Stated weight at the kerb is 465 kg. It is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 237 km/h or 147 mph.
Full specs

Body type
0 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
4190 mm
Weight
465 kg
Engine type
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
256 PS / 252 bhp / 188 kW @ 9500 rpm
Torque
214 Nm / 158 ft.lb / 21.8 kgm @ 7000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 3.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h / 147 mph

2001 Radical SR3 specifications

2001 Radical SR3 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2370 mm	93.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1760 mm	69.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1760 mm	69.3 inches
Length	4190 mm	165 inches
Width	1785 mm	70.3 inches
Height	1070 mm	42.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	465 kg	1025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type
Engine manufacturer	Suzuki
Engine code	W701
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1500 cc (91.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	256 PS (252 bhp) (188 kW) at 9500 rpm
maximum torque	214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm) at 7000 rpm
Specific output	125.3 kW/litre 170.3 ps/litre 168 bhp/litre 2.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	142.67 Nm/litre 1.72 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM	10500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Other
Unitary capacity	375 cc
Aspiration
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	8.9 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	237 km/h (147 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 549.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.55 PS/kg 404.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.4 kW/kg 541.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.54 bhp/kg 0.24 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 2.47 kg/kW 4.13 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7 x 15
Wheel size rear	8 x 16
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	260 mm
Rear brake diameter	260 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	117733
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 Radical SR3 added 2004-01-11. Last modified 2013-02-28.