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Car
Caterham 7 Duratec R
 
Form
Self built
 
 
Bodywork
Aluminium Body
 
GRP nosecone, rear arches and cycle wings
 
Colour
Graphite Grey
 
 
Engine
Ford Duratec HE 2000cc I4
 
Modifications
Ported head
 
Saenz steel rods with ARP con rod bolts
 
Forged pistons
 
Uprated shells and bearings
 
Crank keyed by Raceco
 
Ultra lightweight steel flywheel (3.8kg)
 
ARP flywheel bolts
 
Balanced by Stephen Patton Motorsport
 
ARP main stud kit
 
EGR valve removed and port blanked
 
Brise lightweight alternator
 
Ford starter motor
 
 
Induction
Raceline 45mm direct to head throttle bodies
 
ECU
Emerald K3 ECU
 
Exhaust System
Raceline 4-2-1 exhaust
 
Lubrication
Raceline Wet Sump System
 
Max Power
239bhp @ 7700rpm
 
Max Torque
xxxft/lb @ xxxxrpm
 
Max Speed
140mph
 
0-60
4.0 seconds (estimated)
 
 
Gearbox
BGH Pro Road and Track close ratio Type 9
 
Alloy main case and top cover
 
Ratios
1st (2.66:1)
 
2nd (1.75:1)
   
3rd (1.21:1)
 
4th (1.00:1)
 
5th (0.86:1)
 
 
Clutch
Hydraulic AP Racing 8.5" HD Fast Road
 
Differential 
Ford diff (3.92:1)
 
 
Steering
Rack and Pinion - 1.93 turns lock to lock
 
 
Rear Suspension
De dion rear suspension
 
Adjustable coil over Protech shock absorbers
   
165 lb/in springs
 
Adjustable anti roll bar
 
 
Front Suspension
Wide Track Independant double wishbones
 
Caterham aluminium uprights
 
Adjustable coil over Protech shock absorbers
 
250 lb/in springs
 
Anti roll bar
 
 
Brake System
AP race master cylinder
 
Front Brakes
AP 4 pot aluminium calipers with AP pads
   
Ventilated discs
 
Rear Brakes
Caterham std calipers with uprated pads
 
Solid discs
 
 
Instruments
Standard Caterham guages
 
Std Caterham shift light
 
 
Interior
Leather seats and tunnel top
 
Carbon fibre internal panels and sill protectors
 
 
Safety
Caterham FIA Roadsport Cage
   
Caterham 4pt harnesses
 
Hand held fire extinguisher
 
 
Wheels
Caterham 8-spoke lightweight alloys
 
6x13" Front 8x13" Rear (Anthracite)
 
Tyres
Toyo R888
 
185/60 R13 (Front) 205/60 R13 (Rear)
 
 
Overall Length
3500mm
 
Overall Width
1575mm
 
Overall Height
1060mm
   
Wheelbase
2225mm
 
Ground Clearance
110mm
 
Weight
540 kgs with full tank of fuel
 
 
Power to Weight
442bhp / tonne
 
 
Optional Extras
Black Pack
 
Carbon fibre stone guards
 
"Big Red" Starter Button
 
Autocom intercom system inc. 2 way radio
 
Momo steering wheel
   
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