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Pure driving pleasure. Image by Kyle Fortune.

Pure driving pleasure
Forget the R500, Caterham fun starts with much more modest outputs.

   


Reviews homepage -> Caterham reviews -> 2008 Caterham 7 Roadsport -> technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 122
0-60 mph (seconds): 5.0


Dimensions & weights

Kerb weight (kg): 550


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Max. power (bhp): 150 at 6900 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 120 at 5600 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.36:1
2nd: 1.81:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.82:1
Final drive ratio: 3.92:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Adjustable double wishbone with anti roll bar.

Rear: de Dion axle located by lower a-frame and upper radius arm.

Steering: Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock to lock.

Brakes: Twin circuit split front/rear with lowlevel warning system. Discs front and rear.

Wheels: 6J x 14-inch alloy wheels as standard.

Tyres: 185/60 R14.







 

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