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Old Sep 24, 2005, 9:04 AM   #1
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Default Caterham RST-V8

You will notice that the RST-V8 doesn't sound as high-pitched as the Radical SR8[ but it has a much louder induction roar, coming from those individual throttle bodies. Just listen to how it roars!

http://www.c7mle.co.uk/v8/rstv8_large.wmv
http://www.c7mle.co.uk/v8/rst-v8.wmv
http://www.c7mle.co.uk/v8/andy-run-3.wmv
http://www.c7mle.co.uk/v8/rst-v8-bedford2.wmv

Engine specs:
Capacity - 2 Litre
Cylinders - 8
Number of Valves per cylinder - 5 (Total of 40)
Bore - 75mm
Stroke - 56mm

Additional Information:
4 x 40mm twin injector throttle bodies
Wide open throttle torque - 104lbs/ft at 1500 rpm
Max torque - 190lbs/ft at 7800 rpm
Rev's up to (road setup) 10,200 rpm
Rev’s up to (race setup) 12,500 rpm








Quote from their website http://www.rst-v8.com
"The RST-V8 is to be fitted in a Lotus Elise, work is currently underway to combine the easy handling of the Lotus Elise with the awesome power of the RST-V8."
Just imagine, that would be awesome!
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Old Sep 24, 2005, 9:20 AM   #2
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woooowwww thats insane bro!! fantastic fu...ing fast machine, Catherham: the more fun that you can have whit your trousers on!
Im a huge caterham fan!
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Old Sep 24, 2005, 9:32 AM   #3
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Nice, nothing better than an engine that looks like 2 4cylinders stuck together
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Old Sep 24, 2005, 10:59 AM   #4
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i just saw the videos myself
damn thats one fast car.........
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Old Jan 16, 2006, 1:18 AM   #5
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woah how did i not see this thread before? anyways this is amazing. wow 10,200 rpms for the street version.

sorry for ressurecting an old topic.
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That is a great looking engine. 12500 RPM is amazing.
How much HP dose it make?
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i think it may have like 350-400hp range. maybe less. but i had to admit that is one hell of a killing machine
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