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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.

Caterham CSR
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.