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Vehicles›Make›Caterham›Model›21

1998 Caterham 21

United Kingdom Gasoline 2WD LightweightUpdated Aug 31, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior

Vehicle Details

Year: 1998
Make: Caterham
Model: 21
Body Style: Lightweight
Generation: 1st Generation
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.8 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 152 hp
Power (kW): 112 kW
Torque: 174 Nm (128 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
0–60 mph: 5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 5.3 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: 10.5 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline

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 emblem

Caterham25 vehicles

21Model1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Lightweight

Variant

21 Standard1995–2001

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

152 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline