| Caterham 21 1.6 Supersport (1995) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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130
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0-60 mph
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5.8
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0-100 mph
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18.7
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BHP
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136 @7000rpm
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Torque lbft
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115 @5000rpm
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BHP per ton
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209
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1588/97
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5/6
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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149.6
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Width (in)
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62.2
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Height (in)
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41.5
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1429
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| Additional Info: The 21 uses the Super 7 chassis and it’s running gear and ran from 1995-2000. Available with a 1.6 Rover K-Series engine producing 113bhp (0-60 in 6.4 secs) or 136bhp as a Supersport (above). Also various 1.8 VVC Rover K-Series engines were added, like the 160 VVC and a 1.8 VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) with 190bhp (0-60 in 4.5 secs) and also a 2.0 Vauxhall engine. Other engines were also fitted, as well as many being modified with numerous non supplied engines. Racing versions exist such as the GT/GTO with 230bhp/155ft-lbs from it’s 1.8 litre engine, top speed is around 150mph and 60 comes up in 3.8 secs and 100mph in 9.5 secs. There were less than 50 21’s built. |
