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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
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
1,795 cc
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
Caterham
25 vehicles
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
Lightweight
2WD
Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline
