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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 0-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Caterham Seven Base (2020) price & specs
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Overview
The 2020 Caterham Seven Base is a rear-wheel drive, 0-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 1st November 2019. The Caterham Seven is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $73,700 before on-road costs.
This Caterham Seven is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 160 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Caterham claims the Seven Base uses 6.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 144g of CO2. It has a 42L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 656km per full tank
The Caterham Seven measures 1120mm (44.1 inches) in height, 3530mm (139.0 inches) in length, 1575mm (62.0 inches) in width with a 2305mm (90.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 684kg (1508.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Seven Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, 20,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
146.2 - 242.8 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
330.01 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 7.7 L/100km
5.1 L/100km
14 L/100km
Vehicle Range
545 - 656 km
433 km
1,111 km
Price
$73,700 - $115,000
$34,520
$536,888
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
20,000 km
20,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,530 mm
1,575 mm
1,120 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,530 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,575 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,305 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Caterham Seven Features & Specs
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 144
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 79.0
Engine (cc): 1595
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Sigma
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 81.4
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 Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 656
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 408
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 52
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Torque (Nm): 160
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
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: Other
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Other
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Other
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Wheelbase Type: Short
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 56.5
Front Track (mm): 1436
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 44.1
Overall Height (mm): 1120
Overall Length (in): 139.0
Overall Length (mm): 3530
Overall Width (in): 62.0
Overall Width (mm): 1575
Rear Track (in): 56.5
Rear Track (mm): 1436
Wheelbase (in): 90.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2305
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
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): 684
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1508
Tare Weight (kg): 645
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Alloy
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Ventilation System
Heater Type: Combustion
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