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The Caterham "R" Type Technical Specification

Vehicle Type
Vehicle Description
Left hand drive, two seat convertible sports car
Construction
Cockpit Rear Nose
Tubular space frame with aluminum honeycomb cockpit side impact protection Aluminum honeycomb trunk floor rear impact protection Aluminum panels and composite nosecone and cycle fenders
Engine
Type Power Torque Max. rpm
Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa Turbo 285 bhp@9,750rpm 145lbs/ft@6,700rpm 10,900

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Fuel
Type Capacity
Unleaded 9.1 gallons / 41 litres

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Transmission
Differential Ratio Drive Assembly Shifting Reverse
3.14 with Limited Slip Unique drive assembly, allowing quick change ratios Sequential 6 Speed Manual Shift with Digital display Separate reversing gearbox

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Suspension
Front Rear
Adjustable wide track, inboard, double wishbone with anti-roll bar Fully independant by double wishbone
Linear 'Eibach' spring fitted to Bilstein telescopic dampers Uprated progressive 'Eibach' springs fitted to Bilstein telescopic dampers
Adjustable ride height Adjustable ride height

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Brakes
Type Technical Handbrake
Front and rear discs Twin circuit split front / rear with system warning for low fluid level Operates on rear discs with warning light 4 piston AP Racing Alloy front calipers and larger (254mm) ventilated discs

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Steering
Type # Turns Steering Lock
Rack-and-pinion 2.12 turns lock-to-lock Built in steering lock Quick Release MOMO Steering wheel

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Curb Weight
Weight in kilograms
Approximately 475kg

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Wheels and Tires
Wheels Tires
15" Lightweight 10 spoke Alloy 195/45 x 15 Avon CR 500

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Vehicle Dimensions
Description Length
Wheelbase 2305mm
Front track 1146mm
Rear track 1146mm
Overall Length 3530mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (top up) 1140mm
Ground Clearance 110mm
Turning Circle 1110mm

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Cockpit Dimensions
Description Extra Length
Overall extra length +80mm
Overall extra width +110mm
Pedal box extra width +55mm
Pedal box extra height +25mm
Windscreen extra height +25mm
Top extra height +25mm

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Super 7 Cars Inc. for additional information and current specifications.