Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Exige I 1.8 i 16V and Caterham Super 1.6 i 16V

Comparison of Lotus Exige I 1.8 i 16V and Caterham Super 1.6 i 16V [S]ave

Attribute
Lotus Exige I 1.8 i 16V ×
Caterham Super 1.6 i 16V ×
General
MakeLotusCaterham
ModelExigeSeven
GenerationExige ISuper
Modification1.8 i 16V1.6 i 16V
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.caterhamcars.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)20001992
Production to (year)20011995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)219193
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.95.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineMiddle,ongitudinal-
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)179133
Max. torque (Nm)171149
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7951,588
Compression ratio11.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,8007,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)5,0005,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)89.379
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)4036
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension De-Dion
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 215/40 R17
  • 245/40 R17
  • 205/45 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,7803,380
Width (mm)1,7201,580
Height (mm)1,1751,120
Wheelbase (mm)2,3002,230
Kerb weight (kg)780550
Gross weight (kg)965860
Minimum boot space (l)11575
Front track (mm)1,4541,270
Rear track (mm)1,4891,330



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