2006 Caterham CSR 260 Superlight
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| Specifications |
| Brakes & Tires |
| Brakes F/R: |
ABS, vented disc/disc |
| Driveline: |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Tires F-R: |
195/45 R15 - 245/40 R15 |
| Engine |
| Displacement cu in (cc): |
138 (2261) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: |
260(192) / 7500 |
| Redline at RPM: |
n.a. |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: |
200(272) / 6200 |
| Type: |
Inline-4 |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
| Length × Width × Height in: |
128.7 × 67.9 × 43.5 |
| Weight lb (kg): |
1245 (565) |
| Performance |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: |
3.1 |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): |
n.a. |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): |
155 (250) |
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Caterham Goes Superlight With CSR 260
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In a perfect example of automotive alchemy, Caterham Cars from the UK is set to deliver all the driving excitement associated with its stripped-out Superlight versions to the range-topping Caterham CSR 260 model, to create the brand new Caterham CSR 260 Superlight.
Aimed at the enthusiast, the 2.3-liter Cosworth-powered road legal Caterham CSR 260 Superlight brings all the performance credentials associated with its stablemate, like a supercar-humbling 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a license-losing top speed of 155 mph, yet swaps the windscreen, carpet, heater and weather gear for a limited slip differential and a quicker steering rack. Decisively, it also premiers ‘Dynamic Suspensions’ dampers manufactured by MTCe as original equipment for an undiluted performance driving experience.
The result is a breath-taking Caterham experience that blends no frills road legal agility with devastating track capability.
Fifty-five lbs lighter than the standard CSR 260, this model variant also adds distinctive Superlight styling to the exterior, including a wind deflector, a carbon-fiber dashboard and wings, a black powder coated cockpit, quick release MOMO steering wheel and ‘black pack’ that disguises otherwise aluminum detailing.
A natural extension of the CSR range, this Superlight model delivers all the thrills of frantic acceleration, pin-sharp steering, high revving eager performance mated to a close ratio six speed box, in a sportscar that is perfectly balanced to focus the driver solely on driving and smiling.
With a power-to-weight ratio of 460 bhp per tone, the Caterham CSR 260 Superlight finds itself in similar company to the Porsche Carrera GT or the Ferrari F430.
In a now customary move, Caterham has developed an options list that highlights the cost alongside the weight of items such as windscreen, heater, weather gear, dry sump, track day roll-over bar and fire extinguisher.
Caterham is taking orders now with the first cars delivered in August.
Base Price: 2006 Caterham CSR 260 Superlight - £37,995 (last update: 2/21/2007)
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