Caterham Cars is a manufacturer of special lightweight sports cars from Great Britain. The company was established in Caterham, Surrey, hence the name, and is headquartered in Crawley, Sussex. The company released their current model, the Caterham 7 or just known as Seven, way back 1973 and is an evolution of the Series 3 Lotus Seven engineered by Colin Chapman.
Caterham Cars made a two-seater soft top substitute to the Lotus Elise and MGF in the 1990s and they called it the Caterham 21. A combined project with Lola was then released for mass testing in 2010 and it was called the SP/300.R, a car that only works on a definite track. It was scheduled to be released in 2013.
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Two years before, Tony Fernandes, the Malaysian who owns the Formula One team, announced that he bought the whole company.
The engines of the Caterham Cars were initially supplied by Ford Kent engines. These engines can also be matched with Cosworth-derived BDA/R units, but the difference is, they are enlarged and specified to 1.7-litres, which generates a larger horsepower at 150-170 bhp.
Factories and showrooms of Caterham Cars were initially located in Surrey but later on moved to a new and bigger plant at Dartford, Kent. Just this 2012, the Caterham Cars transferred to a new facility in Leafield.
This was to target the production of new models of cars. The said plant was used by the Arrows F1 team and the Super Aguri F1 team. The Leafield plant will also accommodate the Caterham F1 team. It was headquartered at Hingham Norfolk before.
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When it comes to motorsports, the Caterham F1 Team, popularly known in Team Lotus in 2011, raced the tracks from 2012. Being Team Lotus before, the team still retained the Yellow and Green livery. On 2012, the F1 team then introduced the first ever F1 car of Caterham, the CT-01 in the F1 Racing Magazine.
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A motorsport living legend, the Caterham Seven 360 brings in the excitement both for people curious on the car and for hardcore motorists.
Meant to be on the track, this car is actually assembled by hand! Getting an order of this car basically means putting all parts together – gearbox and engine are sent to separately.
For performance, this is indeed such a powerful ride to be in. With the capability to go up to 130 mph, this is truly a fun ride to be in. Hope you get the chance to be behind the wheel of this car!
With generations of constant releases, nothing can sure still beat the iconic look that the Caterham Seven 360 introduced for the motoring industry!
This amazing roadster, which was first launched way back in 1957, proves that its design still matches (and maybe even surpasses) contemporary rides today. There’s just something amazing with this roadster’s looks that screams speed!
But more than the outstanding speed that the Caterham Seven 360 delivers, both precision and control have been fine-tuned throughout the years. So much so that this is a car that enjoys a great following even today! Truly, a car worthy to be called a living legend!
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The Caterham 7 is a sports car designed and produced by Caterham Cars, an automaker from the United Kingdom. Caterham started selling this in 1973 up until today. The Roadsport is a variation with faster engine and more extra features.
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Lightweight Body
The Caterham Seven 270 embodies the quintessence of British sports car engineering, offering an unfiltered driving experience that harks back to the golden age of motoring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Seven 270 is powered by a spirited 1.6L Ford Sigma engine, producing 135 horsepower that propels this lightweight marvel with exhilarating agility. With a design philosophy that prioritizes driver engagement and performance, the Seven 270 features a classic rear-wheel-drive layout, complemented by a precise 5-speed manual transmission.
Modest Look
This incarnation of the legendary Seven series is distinguished by its sleek, open-top design, inviting drivers to connect with the road in its most pure form. The Seven 270’s minimalist cockpit is equipped with essential instrumentation and finely tuned controls, ensuring every journey is an intimate encounter with the essence of driving. Whether carving through winding country lanes or gracing the track, the Caterham Seven 270 delivers a joyous symphony of mechanical harmony, celebrating the sheer pleasure of driving.
It’s About Engaging With the Machine and the Road in a Most Direct and Visceral Way
The Caterham Seven 620 is the epitome of extreme lightweight sports car performance, offering an exhilarating and raw driving experience. It pushes the boundaries of the classic roadster design with an aggressive stance and an engineering focus that prioritizes speed and agility over comfort. Under the hood, the 620 features a supercharged 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine that churns out an impressive 310 horsepower.
This powerhouse enables the car to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.79 seconds, making it one of the quickest models in the Caterham lineup.
Externally, the Seven 620 sports a distinctive nose cone and a large grille that improve airflow to meet the cooling demands of its powerful engine. Its body is stripped back to the essentials, with exposed elements and a lack of doors or a conventional roof, which reinforces its track-ready nature.
The interior continues this theme with a spartan setup that includes carbon fiber seats and a race-inspired digital dashboard designed to provide vital information at a glance while minimizing distractions.
- Caterham SEVEN 270
- Caterham SEVEN 420
- Caterham SEVEN 620 S
- Caterham SEVEN 620 R
- Caterham AEROSEVEN
- Caterham Roadsport
- Caterham Roadsport A
- Caterham Roadsport B
- Caterham Superlight
- Caterham Superlight R300
- Caterham Superlight R400
- Caterham Superlight R500
- Caterham Superlight R600
- Caterham Superlight 620R
- Caterham SEVEN CSR
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