2020 Caterham Super Seven 1600 unveiled
Caterham had intended to introduce the Super Seven 1600 at its Easter Open Day. However, no public events are happening at the moment, so the decision was made to go ahead with an online launch instead.
The new Super Seven 1600 is an homage to the first cars manufactured by Caterham in 1973, which were essentially continuations of the Lotus Seven Series 3. Among the period-inspired details are exposed twin throttle bodies, Smiths instruments, a chrome grille and flared front wings (although cycle wings can be specified as an alternative).
14” silver alloy wheels (plus a spare), a polished windscreen, black leather upholstery, carpets and a heater also appear on the standard equipment list. Customers will get to choose either bare aluminium bodywork with coloured composite panels, or one of seven bespoke paint shades.
Power comes from a tuned 1.6 litre Ford Sigma engine that’s mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Thanks to 135 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS), 165 Nm (121 lb/ft) of peak torque and a low 545 kg (1,201 lbs) kerb weight, performance is impressive. The zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint takes 5.0 seconds, for example, while the top speed is 122 mph (196 km/h).
UK prices start at £33,495 plus £395 delivery, but that amount only buys a kit requiring self-assembly. Asking Caterham to supply a fully-built Super Seven 1600 would add £2,395 to the invoice.
There are plenty of other tempting cost options, too. They include a limited-slip differential (£995), sports suspension (£795), ventilated front disc brakes (£675), different wheel finishes (from £600), coloured leather (from £1,000) and a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel (£300).
The new Super Seven 1600 is an homage to the first cars manufactured by Caterham in 1973, which were essentially continuations of the Lotus Seven Series 3. Among the period-inspired details are exposed twin throttle bodies, Smiths instruments, a chrome grille and flared front wings (although cycle wings can be specified as an alternative).
14” silver alloy wheels (plus a spare), a polished windscreen, black leather upholstery, carpets and a heater also appear on the standard equipment list. Customers will get to choose either bare aluminium bodywork with coloured composite panels, or one of seven bespoke paint shades.
Power comes from a tuned 1.6 litre Ford Sigma engine that’s mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Thanks to 135 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS), 165 Nm (121 lb/ft) of peak torque and a low 545 kg (1,201 lbs) kerb weight, performance is impressive. The zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint takes 5.0 seconds, for example, while the top speed is 122 mph (196 km/h).
UK prices start at £33,495 plus £395 delivery, but that amount only buys a kit requiring self-assembly. Asking Caterham to supply a fully-built Super Seven 1600 would add £2,395 to the invoice.
There are plenty of other tempting cost options, too. They include a limited-slip differential (£995), sports suspension (£795), ventilated front disc brakes (£675), different wheel finishes (from £600), coloured leather (from £1,000) and a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel (£300).
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