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Comparison AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) & Caterham Super Seven 1.4 i 16V (106 Hp)


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AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp)
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Caterham Super Seven 1.4 i 16V (106 Hp)
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Brand: AC Caterham
Model: Cobra Seven
Generation: Cobra (Mk IV) Super Seven
Engine / modification: 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) 1.4 i 16V (106 Hp)
Production start: 1990 year 1992 year
Production end: 1999 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 36 l
Power: 228 hp 106 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 215 km/h 177 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.2 sec 6.7 sec
Torque: 407 Nm/3200 rpm. 128 Nm/5000 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4942 cm3 1396 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 10
Piston Stroke: 76.2 mm 79 mm
Cylinder Bore: 101.6 mm 75 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4155 mm 3380 mm
Width: 1745 mm 1580 mm
Height: 1230 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase: 2285 mm 2230 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1270 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1330 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 75 l
Front suspension: Helical spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Suspension De-Dion
Max weight: 1340 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1155 kg 540 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/60 R16 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size: 6J X 14