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Caterham CSR
2005 – 2024
United Kingdom
With production running from 2005 to 2024, the Caterham CSR stayed on sale for 19 years. Its petrol engines range from 203 to 264 hp across 2 variants. At its quickest, it reaches 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. The lightest version weighs only 515 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2024
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power203 – 264 hp
0–100 km/h3.1 – 3.7 s
Top speed225 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy10.2 – 11.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 5MT (200 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 203 hp | 3.7 s | 225 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.3 6MT (260 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 264 hp | 3.1 s | 249 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2261 cm3 (138 ci)
- Power
- 149 KW @ 7000 RPM203 HP @ 7000 RPM200 BHP @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft @ 5750 RPM224 Nm @ 5750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/45 R15 || 255/40 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 130 in (3302 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 44.8 in (1138 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.2/57.6 in (1,504/1,463 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.1 in (2314 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.7
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1246 lbs (565 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1929 lbs (875 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2261 cm3 (138 ci)
- Power
- 194 KW @ 7500 RPM264 HP @ 7500 RPM260 BHP @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft @ 6200 RPM271 Nm @ 6200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/45 R15 || 255/40 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 130 in (3302 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 44.8 in (1138 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.2/57.6 in (1,504/1,463 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.1 in (2314 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.7
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1135 lbs (515 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1808 lbs (820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Length3,302 mm
Width1,684 mm
Height1,138 mm
Wheelbase2,314 mm
Curb weight515 – 565 kg
Torque224 – 271 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.





