Caterham Super Seven

Information below copied directly from a flyer distributed by:

Vintage Caterham

(Old information, current as of 1997, send updates and contact info)
Pricing Information should be considered approximate

Standard Equiment

Caterham Super Seven - 1600 Sprint Caterham Super Seven - 1700 Super Sprint Caterham Classic Super Seven
Increased Visibility Weather Equipment Increased Visibility Weather Equipment Stainless Rear Exit Exhaust System
Rear Wing Guards (Polished Stainless) Rear Wing Guards (Polished Stainless) Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Stainless Rear Exit Exhaust System Stainless Rear Exit Exhaust System Superlite Alloy Wheels 6x13 (5)
Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines Polished Rear Fender Guards
Michelin 185/60 HR14 MXT Tires Michelin 185/60 HR14 MXT Tires Standard Weather Equipment
Intermittent Windshield Wipers Intermittent Windshield Wipers Weber 40 DCOE Carbs (x2)
KN Alloy Wheels 6x14 (5) KN Alloy Wheels 6x14 (5) Michelin 185/70-15 Tires (5)
Adjustable Cloth Seats Adjustable Cloth Seats Fixed Black Vinyl Seats
Lucas Electronic Ignition Lucas Electronic Ignition Standard Headlamps
Cibie Z180 Headlamps Cibie Z180 Headlamps Intertia Reel Seatbelts
Black Nylon Carpets Black Nylon Carpets Black Nylon Carpets
Intertia Reel Seatbelts Intertia Reel Seatbelts Spare Wheel Spacer
Five-Speed Gearbox Five-Speed Gearbox Five-Speed Gearbox
Heater With Valve Heater With Valve Heated Windshield
Spare Wheel Spacer Spare Wheel Spacer Vinyl Boot Cover
Knee Trim Panels Knee Trim Panels Heater With Valve
Heated Windshield Heated Windshield Rollover Bar
Vinyl Boot Cover Vinyl Boot Cover Live Rear Axle
De Dion Rear Axle De Dion Rear Axle
Rollover Bar Rollover Bar
$24,551.97 $25,969.41 $18,424.00

Extensive racing options available on request.

All orders require $3000 deposit, balance due prior to shipment. Prices and specfications may vary and will be finalized upon shipment. Prices do not include customs, import duty, freight, or assembly charges.

Optional Equiment

Leather Standard Style Seats

$ 346.28

 Oil Cooler

$ 173.03
Cloth Adj. Seats w/ Head Rest. (x2)

454.49

 Limited Slip Differential *

627.63
Leather Adj. Seats w/ Head Rest. (x2)

692.56

 Uprated 4-Pot Ventilated Brakes *

1,612.90
S-Type Leather Seats w/ Head Rest. (x2)

1,777.59

 6-1/2" x 15" Alloy Prisoner Wheels
w/ 195/50 Michelin Pilot Tires (x5) *

432.85
S-Type Leather Dash & Knee Panel Trim

266.93
S-Type Leather Trans Tunnel Cover

301.91

 7" x 16" HPC Wheels
w/ 205/45 Michelin Pilot Tires (x5) *

681.74
S-Type Wilton Carpets

982.24
Full S-Type Trim

4,813.59

 Paintwork (Standard Colour)

1,125.40
S-Type Leather Roll Bar

183.96

 Paintwork (Non Standard Colour)

1,341.83
Tonneau Cover

161.89

 Paintwork (Non Standard Metallic)

1,558.25
Motolita Steering Wheel (Polished/Black)

91.98

 Vecta Immobilizer

703.38
Racetech Steering Wheel (Leather/Suede)

85.49

 Wind Deflectors

73.58
Momo Steering Wheel (Leather/Suede)

162.32

 Luggage Rack

74.88
Quick Release Boss (Racetech/Momo only)

259.71

 35th Anniversary Package (Green Paint)
w/ Yellow Hood Stripe, Prisoner Wheels

1,731.39
4-Point Harness/Pr (Red/Blue/Black)

220.45
6-Point Harness/Pr (Red/Blue/Black)

285.27

 25-minute factory video

6.00
Battery Master Switch

69.12

* Not available with Classic model

Technical Data

Caterham Super 7-1700 Super Sprint

      Vehicle Type
        Two-seater convertible sports car

      Construction

        Tubular space-frame with aluminum honeycomb cockpit stiffening

      Engine

        Ford 1.7 litre "Kent" engine mounted longitudinally driving 5-speed gearbox

Displacement

1691cc

 Fuel

Unleaded 95-octane
no. of cylinders

4 in line

 Fuel system

2-Weber 40 DCOE
carburetors
Bore

83.27 mm
Stroke

77.62 mm

 Max RPM

6,500
Compression ratio

10.5:1

 Max Power

135bhp @ 6,500rpm
Valves

O.H.V

 Max torque

122lb-ft @ 4,500rpm
Camshaft

Caterham hi-lift

 0-60 mph

5.6 seconds
Ignition system

Lucas electronic

 0-100 kph

5.8 seconds
Firing order

1-2-4-3

 Max speed

112 mph
      Vehicle Weights
        Curb weight: 1,300 lbs, Max weight: 1,807 lbs.

      Transmission

        Forward speeds

        five
        Gear ratios

        5th

        0.82:1

        4th

        1.00:1

        3rd

        1.26:1

        2nd

        1.81:1

        1st

        3.36:1

        Final drive

        3.92:1

        Reverse

        3.87:1
        Speed/100rpm 5th gear

        20.2

    Suspension

      Front:
      • Independent
      • Adjustable double-wishbones
      • Anti-roll bar
      • Springs and Shock absorbers
      • Coil with Bilstein telescopic
      Rear:
      • De Dion axle
      • Lower A-frame and upper radius arms
      • Springs and Shock absorbers
      • Coil with Bilstein telescopic
      • Adjustable rear anti-roll bar

    Brakes

      Twin-circuit split front/rear with system warning of low fluid.
      Handbrake operates on rear wheels.

    Steering

      Rack and pinion, 2.75 turns lock to lock.

    Wheels and Tires

      Standard wheels

      6J x 14 aluminum alloy
      Standard Tires

      185/60 HR14 Michelin MXT
      Wheels - Option 1

      Caterham "Prisoner" 6.5J x 15
      Tires - Option 1

      195/50 VR15 Michelin XGTV
      Wheels - Option 2

      Caterham HPC 7J x 16
      Tires - Option 2

      205/45 VR16 Michelin XGTV

Vehicle Dimensions

    Wheelbase

    88.5 in.
    Track, front

    50.0 in.
    Track, front

    52.5 in.
    Overall length

    133.0 in.
    Overall width

    62.0 in.
    Height (hood up)

    44.0 in.
    Height (hood down)

    39.0 in.
    Ground clearance

    4.3 in.
    Turning circle

    30 ft.

Created by Robert Keller