The K-Series engined 21 was a very different car to the usual Lotus 7 styled machines with which Caterham had made their reputation. It was more practical with a fully encompassing body, had attractive sleek lines and had lost little of the performance of its track based stablemates.

The 21, however, was not a success, even in it's most powerful VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) form. Caterham traditionalists only wanted the classic 7 shape, while the more mainstream market balked at the £30k asking price when alternatives like the Lotus Elise were better built, not considered 'kit cars' and also considerably cheaper.

Body	Convertible 2 Door, 2 Seat
Layout	Front Engine, Rear Drive
Gearbox	5 Speed Manual

Top Speed	147 mph  237 kmh
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh
0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh	4.6 sec  4.8 sec
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh
0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh
0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh
30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh
Standing qtr Mile Standing Km
60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh
0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh
Lateral Accn
Fuel Cons
Emissions

New Price (UK)	£n/a
Used Price (UK)	£8000 - £12000