Caterham CSR 260 (2004 on) |
Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
|
150
|
0-60 mph
|
3.3 (approx – see note below)
|
0-100 mph
|
9.6
|
1/4 mile
|
12
|
BHP
|
260 @7500rpm
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Torque lbft
|
200 @6000rpm
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BHP per ton
|
455
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2261/138
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Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Normal
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Compression Ratio
|
12.0:1
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Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
|
6
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Wheels driven
|
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)
|
129.9
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Width (in)
|
66.3
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Height (in)
|
44.9
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1257
|
Additional Info: Uses a Cosworth developed engine. The 0-60 times for the 2004 on 260 CSR seem to vary depending on source, with anything from 3.1 secs to as high as 4.1 secs, however Car and Driver did record a time of 3.6 secs. There is also a 200bhp version (Caterham 7 CSR 200), with a 0-60 time of 3.7 and top speed of 140mph. In 2006 a CSR 260 superlight version was built that is 25kg lighter, 0-60 in 3.1 and 155mph top speed. |