| Caterham CSR 260 (2004 on) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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150
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0-60 mph
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3.3 (approx – see note below)
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0-100 mph
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9.6
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1/4 mile
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12
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BHP
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260 @7500rpm
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Torque lbft
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200 @6000rpm
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BHP per ton
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455
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2261/138
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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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12.0:1
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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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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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129.9
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Width (in)
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66.3
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Height (in)
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44.9
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1257
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| 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. |
