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21
1997 Caterham 21
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Lightweight
Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Caterham
Model
21
Body Style
Lightweight
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.8
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
140 hp
Power (kW)
103 kW
Torque
167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h
(124 mph)
0–60 mph
6.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.3 seconds
Displacement
1,795 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,800 mm
(149.6 in)
Width
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Height
1,150 mm
(45.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,230 mm
(87.8 in)
Curb weight
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
89.3 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
10.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 5
6-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
66 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
950 kg
(2,094 lb)
Cargo Capacity
300 kg
(661 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
21
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Lightweight
Variant
21 Standard
1995–2001
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.8
Horsepower
140 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline
LightweightLightweight
2WD
Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline