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Vehicles›Makes›Caterham›Models›7

2009 Caterham 7 Roadsport

United KingdomGasolineRWDLightweight
Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2009
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Variant
Roadsport
Body Style
Lightweight
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Manual, 5
  • 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Roadsport 175
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed
222 km/h (138 mph)
0–60 mph
4.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.1 seconds
Displacement

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
625 kg (1,378 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
10.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

1,999 cc
Transmission
  • Manual, 5
  • 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Alcantara
Optional
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
36 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.7 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC

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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Oil Pressure
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Four-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Sport Belt
Front Seats

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
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Brakes Material
Aluminium
Front Brakes
Diameter
228 mm (9.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
203 mm (8.0 in)
CO₂, Combined
182 g/km

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
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
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
7Model21 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Lightweight
Variant
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline