| General information |
| Brand | Caterham |
| Model | 21 |
| Generation | 21 |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.6 i 16V (117 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1995 year |
| End of production | 1999 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg23.54 UK mpg8.33 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg40.35 UK mpg14.29 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Maximum speed |
190 km/h
118.06 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.6 kg/Hp, 180 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 117 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 73.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
150 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
110.63 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement |
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
79 mm
3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
650 kg
1433 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
950 kg
2094.39 lbs. |
| Max load |
300 kg
661.39 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
250 l
8.83 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
66 l
17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3800 mm
149.61 in. |
| Width |
1580 mm
62.2 in. |
| Height |
1150 mm
45.28 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2230 mm
87.8 in. |
| Front track |
1320 mm
51.97 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1320 mm
51.97 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/45 R16 |
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