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2012 Caterham Seven Sv R Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2012 Caterham Seven Sv R is a rear-wheel drive, 0-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 3rd December 2008. The Caterham Seven is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $89,465 before on-road costs.
This Caterham Seven is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 127 kW of power (at 7200 rpm) and 177 Nm of torque (at 6000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Caterham claims the Seven Sv R uses 8.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 194g of CO2. It has a 42L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 512km per full tank
The Caterham Seven measures 1115mm (43.9 inches) in height, 3360mm (132.3 inches) in length, 1685mm (66.3 inches) in width with a 2305mm (90.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 540kg (1190.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Seven Sv R comes standard with 195/45 R15 front tyres and 195/45 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, 20,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
144.07 - 235.19 kW/t
70 kW/t
235.19 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.5 - 8.2 L/100km
4.7 L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
512 - 646 km
496 km
1,383 km
Price
$57,275 - $96,440
$23,390
$189,135
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
20,000 km
20,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,360 mm
1,685 mm
1,115 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,360 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,685 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,305 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Caterham Seven Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 194
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1999
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: Ford Duratec
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 42
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 512
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 318
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 11.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 212
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 132
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 127
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 173
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 177
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6000
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7200
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: SV
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 43.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1115
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2305
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1685
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 132.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3360
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1446
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1446
External Dimensions Front Track In: 56.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11000
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.1
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1191
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 540
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
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