Caterham RST V8 got a charge of 500 hp.
The British manufacture Caterham and the experienced tuner RS Performance have unveiled an “angry” variant of the popular 2-seat car Caterham – RST V8.
The major peculiarity of the novelty is the lightness (only 90 kg) of its 2.4-liter V8 engine the power of which makes 380 ponies and the max torque is 260 Nm. A great bonus of the engine is a supercharger system which enables the car to reach 500 hp and 406 Nm of torque. The power train is carried out with the help of a 6-grade mechanic on the rear axis where it is transferred to a sport block-differential with 15-inch rims and 245/40 tires.
The dynamics of the car is close to perfection. Owing to a light construction of the frame and light and durable body parts (carbon fiber)
The “weight” of the novelty on European markets is estimated at around 155 000 euro.
Technical Summary:
- Car name - Caterham RST V8
- Unveiling – March 2008
- Engine – 2.4-liter V8
- Engine frills – supercharger
- Transmission – sequential automatic
- Power – 500 hp
- Max torque – 406 Nm
- Max speed – 240 km/h
- 0-100 acceleration – around 3 seconds
- Rims – 15 inches
- Tires – 245/40
- Weight – around 600 kg
- Price – 155 000 euro
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