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2016 Caterham 7 Superlight R300

United Kingdom Gasoline RWD Lightweight

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 2016
Make: Caterham
Model

7

Variant

Superlight R300

Body Style

Lightweight

Generation

1st Generation

Seats

2

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 5
6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: Superlight R300
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 177 hp
Power (kW): 131 kW
Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
0–60 mph: 4.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 4.6 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: 590 kg (1,301 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

Caterham emblem

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)

7

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Lightweight

Variant

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Superlight R300

Horsepower

177 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 5 | 6-speed