Caterham Superlight R600

Caterham has launched the Superlight R600, the fastest Seven it has ever built and the first to feature a supercharger.

Caterham Seven Superlight R600 (2013) Front Side 1

The use of forced induction results in a power output of 275 bhp (205 kW / 278 PS) from the car’s 2.0 litre Ford Duratec engine, while peak torque is 271 Nm (200 lb/ft). Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission and, usefully, a Titan limited slip differential is included as standard.

But this latest Seven isn’t intended for road use. It has been created to compete in the new Superlight R600 Championship, a race series that’ll have its inaugural running next year. Caterham is hoping for a sixteen-car grid in 2013, with around twice that number of entrants the season after.

The Superlight R600 is priced at £44,995. An upgrade package will also be offered to allow existing R300 owners to convert their Sevens to R600 specification.

Caterham Seven Superlight R600 (2013) Rear SideCaterham Seven Superlight R600 (2013) Front Side 2

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