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The - version of the 7 model has a 1999 cc (121.9 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Caterham 7 Superlight R500 has a 6 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The 7's 1999 cc (121.9 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 263 bhp (196 kW) @ 8500 rpm.
The Caterham 7 produces torque measuring 177 lb-ft (239.9 Nm) @ 7200 rpm.
The 7 weighs around 506 kg (1115 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 519.7 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 349.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Caterham 7 Superlight R500 - [2009] has a top speed of 150 mph (241.4 kph)
This 7 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 2.90 seconds or 0-100kph in 3.0s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 12.78 seconds with a trap speed of 130.6 mph.
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