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Caterham seven Csr 260
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08-21-2005, 07:57 PM
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Location: Northport, New York
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Lightweighs.....
Caterham Seven CSR 260 or Ariel Atom 2....
There both extremely lightweight each under 2000 each with driver included. Which would be the better track performer?
Model:Caterham Seven CSR 260
Price: £34,000
Engine: 2.3-litre four-cylinder, 260bhp
Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Top speed: 155mph
0-60mph: 3.1 seconds
Weight: 570kg
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Model: Areil Atom 2 (220bhp)
Engine type: Four-cylinder, 1998ccV12, 5935cc
Power: 220bhp @ 8200rpm
Torque: 145lb ft @ 6100rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Acceleration: 0-60mph: 2.9
Top speed: 135mph
Tyres: (front) 195/50 R15, (rear) 225/45 R16
Fuel: 27mpg (estimated)
Weight: under 500kg
Price: £24,000
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Another way of looking at this equation is that an F1 would need "only" 740 hp to reach the Bugatti's top speed.
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"Driving a Mazda RX7 on the track for the first time was very cool ? this is a production car that most
resembles the movement of a formula car in my experience so far." ~ Igor
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08-21-2005, 09:33 PM
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I think you know my choice, Ariel Atom all the way!! 
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2008 BMW 335i
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08-22-2005, 05:58 AM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
The Atom is pretty sick
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08-23-2005, 02:00 AM
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Supermodified
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I'd have to get a Caterham, if for no other reason than the sheer history and character of the machine.
And I'd have to get an older Caterham with an old Cosworth four-banger or Rover K series engine. I don't want anything that doesn't have a brace of side-drafts hanging off the side.
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08-23-2005, 11:42 AM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
i think the atom probably is going to be more extream due to its weight.
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08-24-2005, 04:22 PM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
I agree I love the caterham. Its design is so nice.
btw - My user cp is busted anyone else have there threads not show up lately.
Also nissan speeder - Thats wangan in your sig or atleast the turn off the famous meeting spot diakikafuto in your sig. Very nice shot 
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Another way of looking at this equation is that an F1 would need "only" 740 hp to reach the Bugatti's top speed.
Quote:
"Driving a Mazda RX7 on the track for the first time was very cool ? this is a production car that most
resembles the movement of a formula car in my experience so far." ~ Igor
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08-24-2005, 04:44 PM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
I like the K1 Attack. 
The one powered by soybean oil is cool. 
Do you think kit cars can count here?
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08-24-2005, 05:01 PM
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Re: Re: Lightweighs.....
I know of the K1 it uses the same engine as the ariel atom believe it or not.
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Another way of looking at this equation is that an F1 would need "only" 740 hp to reach the Bugatti's top speed.
Quote:
"Driving a Mazda RX7 on the track for the first time was very cool ? this is a production car that most
resembles the movement of a formula car in my experience so far." ~ Igor
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08-24-2005, 07:17 PM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
I thought the Ariel used a supcharged K20A while the K1 Attacked is normally fitted with a supercharged B20Z or RSX engine.
The reason I say normally is since the K1 is a kit car and can be fitted with any engine you can manage to fit or fabricate to put in there. Such as how that West Philadelphia class put an eletric motor in the front and turbo diesel in the back.
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08-24-2005, 07:44 PM
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Re: Re: Lightweighs.....
Depends I heard that one of the models came with an H22A engine.
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Another way of looking at this equation is that an F1 would need "only" 740 hp to reach the Bugatti's top speed.
Quote:
"Driving a Mazda RX7 on the track for the first time was very cool ? this is a production car that most
resembles the movement of a formula car in my experience so far." ~ Igor
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08-24-2005, 07:58 PM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
I think thats the engine I meant. It is just that I got mixed up after hearing about someone wanting to get a K1 and fit in a H22A with CRV (B20Z) heads and supercharge it.
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08-25-2005, 03:31 PM
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As far as I knew the Atom only had two engine options, a B16B from a civic type R or a supercharged one making well over 300hp.
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08-25-2005, 09:29 PM
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Re: Lightweighs.....
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Originally Posted by knorwj
As far as I knew the Atom only had two engine options, a B16B from a civic type R or a supercharged one making well over 300hp.
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I was reffering to engine installation options for the K1 Attack, sorry for going off topic there. 
I heard about how the Atom has a supercharged B16B on Top Gear, it also pulled one of the fastest track times.
Does anyone know if the Caterham CSR was faster?
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08-28-2005, 01:30 AM
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Re: Re: Lightweighs.....
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Also nissan speeder - Thats wangan in your sig or atleast the turn off the famous meeting spot diakikafuto in your sig. Very nice shot |
Thanks...funny that a guy who likes Saleen knows that stuff...but I guess you like the S7 more than the Mustangs
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08-28-2005, 02:04 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Lightweighs.....
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Originally Posted by NISSANSPDR
Thanks...funny that a guy who likes Saleen knows that stuff...but I guess you like the S7 more than the Mustangs
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Trust me I'm not all american muscle head at all... (Don't like mustangs at all) I'm a supercar enthusiast....
My soon to be FD is going to kickass!
Btw - My friend owns a 650 whp R33 so I guess I'm obligated to....
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Another way of looking at this equation is that an F1 would need "only" 740 hp to reach the Bugatti's top speed.
Quote:
"Driving a Mazda RX7 on the track for the first time was very cool ? this is a production car that most
resembles the movement of a formula car in my experience so far." ~ Igor
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