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Vehicles›Make›Caterham›Model›21

1999 Caterham 21

United Kingdom Gasoline RWD LightweightUpdated Aug 31, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior

Vehicle Details

Year: 1999
Make: Caterham
Model: 21
Body Style: Lightweight
Generation: 1st Generation
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.8 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 232 hp
Power (kW): 171 kW
Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 241 km/h (150 mph)
0–60 mph: 3.8 seconds
0–100 km/h: 4.0 seconds (estimated)
Displacement: 1,796 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)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 8,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 7,200 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 80 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke: 89.3 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio: 11.5 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 100 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Track, Rear: 1,320 mm (52.0 in)

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

232 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 6-speed

Gasoline