| Year
(of specifications) |
2002
- |
| Engine |
1.8
L, Rover K series 4 cylinder |
| Transmission |
6-speed
close ratio manual |
| Max
speed |
145
mph |
| 0-60
mph |
3.5
seconds |
| Horsepower |
230 bhp @ 8,600 rpm |
| weight |
470
kgs |
Weighing just 470 kg, the lightweight R500 packs a 530bhp per
tonne punch from the specially bored
1998cc Rover K Series engine. Impressive figures but the real
clout comes from the 190lb ft of torque that kicks in at less
than 4,000 revs.
The Spartan cabin of the Caterham R500 is dressed with lightweight
carbon-fibre trim, carbon-kevlar race seats and the classic
Superlight Stack speedometer. New lightweight 13-inch eight-spoke
wheels shod with Avon CR500 tyres help convert the raw power
into road performance, whilst the AP Racing brakes have been
fine-tuned at endurance events at Nurburgring and in the USA.
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