Type
2S RDSR
Wheelbase
2225 mm 87.6 in
Track: Front
1270 mm 50 in
Track: Rear
1320 mm 52 in
Length
3380 mm 133.1 in
Width
1575 mm 62 in
Height
1115 mm 43.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.52
Ground clearance
110 mm 4.3 in
Kerb weight
525 kg 1157 lb
Bore
79.98 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1598 cc(97.516 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.40:1
Fuel system
2 We carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
101.4 PS (100.0 bhp) (74.6 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
62.6 bhp/litre1.03 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
145.0 Nm (107 ft?�·lb) (14.8 kgm)@ 3600 rpm
bmep
1140.3 kPa (165.4 psi)
Specific torque
90.74 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Opel
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.01
Unitary capacity
399.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
0-60 mph
6.70 s
0-100 km/h
6.90 s
Top speed
177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight
190.48 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.120
Turning circle
10.00 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.ARB.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.82
Final drive ratio
3.89
RAC rating
15.9
year
2001
years I bought a Caterham VX Classic (below), which I loved. Then I got the urge to build another car, so I started looking.