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7
1981 Caterham 7 Super
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Lightweight
Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Variant
Super
Body Style
Lightweight
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Super 7 1600 Holbay S Manual
Power (hp)
121 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,599 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,380 mm
(133.1 in)
Width
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Height
1,120 mm
(44.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,230 mm
(87.8 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Yes
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Alcantara
Optional
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Aluminium
Front Brakes
Diameter
228 mm
(9.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
203 mm
(8.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,330 mm
(52.4 in)
Ground Clearance
110 mm
(4.3 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet (Open Body)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Colour
Accent
Yellow
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
74 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Oil Pressure
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Controls
Rotary Dials
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Steering Wheel
Quick Release Hub
Optional
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Front Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Volume
75 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Front Seats
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Four-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Sport Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
7
Model
21 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Lightweight
Variant
7 Super
1974–2018
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1981
Powertrain
Super 7 1600 Holbay S Manual
Horsepower
121 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
LightweightLightweight
RWD
Gasoline