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Caterham 21 21

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 i 16V (117 KM) Selected Gasoline 117 KM 1995–1999
1.6 i 16V (133 KM) Selected Gasoline 133 KM 1995–1999
1.8 i 16V (124 KM) Selected Gasoline 124 KM 1995–1999
1.8 i 16V (190 KM) Selected Gasoline 190 KM 1995–1999
1.8 i 16V Supersport (140 KM) Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1994–1999
1.8 i 16V U347WC (153 KM) Selected Gasoline 153 KM 1994–1999

Selected engine version

1.6 i 16V (117 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
117 KM
Torque
150 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.6 i 16V (117 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
79 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
117 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
150 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg
Gross weight
950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 i 16V (133 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
133 KM
Torque
149 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.6 i 16V (133 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s

Engine

Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
79 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
133 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
149 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg
Gross weight
950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V (124 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
124 KM
Torque
165 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.8 i 16V (124 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
89.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
124 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg
Gross weight
950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V (190 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
190 KM
Torque
203 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.8 i 16V (190 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
89.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
190 KM @ 7500 obr./min
Torque
203 Nm @ 5750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V Supersport (140 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1999

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
167 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.8 i 16V Supersport (140 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1994
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s

Engine

Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
89.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
140 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
167 Nm @ 5250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg
Gross weight
950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V U347WC (153 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1999

Engine power
153 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Caterham
Model
21
Version
21
Engine
1.8 i 16V U347WC (153 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1994
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3 s

Engine

Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
89.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
153 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
250 l
Curb weight
650 kg
Gross weight
950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3800 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1150 mm
Wheelbase
2230 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1320 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/45 R16
ABS
yes