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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 0-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Caterham Seven SVR (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Caterham Seven SVR is a rear-wheel drive, 0-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Caterham Seven is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $119,000 before on-road costs.
This Caterham Seven is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 214 Nm of torque (at 5850 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Caterham claims the Seven SVR uses 8.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 277g of CO2. It has a 42L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 488km per full tank
The Caterham Seven measures 1115mm (43.9 inches) in height, 3360mm (132.3 inches) in length, 1685mm (66.3 inches) in width with a 2305mm (90.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 630kg (1388.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Seven SVR comes standard with 195/45 R15 front tyres and 195/45 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, 20,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
142.86 - 240.98 kW/t
55.07 kW/t
240.98 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.6 L/100km
5.3 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Price
$69,850 - $129,000
$42,460
$426,128
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
20,000 km
20,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,360 mm
1,685 mm
1,115 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,360 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,685 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,305 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Caterham Seven Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 277
Engine
Bore Engine: 87.5
Engine (cc): 2261
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Cosworth Ydf
Engine (L): 2.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 94.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.1
Main Capacity (L): 42
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.2
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
Maximum Speed (mph): 134
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 200
Maximum Power (kW): 147
Maximum Torque (Nm): 214
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5850
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: SV
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 56.9
Front Track (mm): 1446
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 43.9
Overall Height (mm): 1115
Overall Length (in): 132.3
Overall Length (mm): 3360
Overall Width (in): 66.3
Overall Width (mm): 1685
Rear Track (in): 56.9
Rear Track (mm): 1446
Wheelbase (in): 90.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2305
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 630
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1389
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Front Seat Belts
Driver Integrated: yes
Driver Operation: Static
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Integrated: yes
Passenger Operation: Static
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
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