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Vehicles›Make›Caterham›Model›7

1982 Caterham 7 Super

United Kingdom Gasoline RWD LightweightUpdated Aug 31, 2026

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1982
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 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 130 hp
Power (kW): 96 kW
Torque: 156 Nm (115 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
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)
Curb weight: 510 kg (1,124 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration

Compression Ratio: 9.5 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 36 litres

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

Caterham emblem

Caterham25 vehicles

7Model21 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Lightweight

Variant

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

130 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline