Caterham 7 Superlight

• Kit includes all parts to assembly Roadsport including all engine and transmission installation parts and ancillaries, with the exception of a bare 2.0L Ford Duratec engine and a 5 or 6-spd transmission. Customer to supply bare 2.0L Ford Duratec engine and transmission separately.
• Prices include all shipping, customs and fees for delivery from Caterham factory to Caterham USA in Denver, CO. Price does not include domestic delivery charges.

While the Superlight shares the chassis and many other parts in common with Roadsport-spec cars, the specification is significantly more performance orientated. Standard equipment includes wide-track front suspension and carbon-fibre lightweight front cycle wings. The Superlight incorporates the motorsport expertise of Caterham Engineering, gained through 20 years of its industry leading one-make race championships. The Caterham 7 is among the most raced car models in the world, with 700 competitors across 11 countries. Everything Caterham has learnt about performance and safety is incorporated into the design of the Superlight. Three variants are currently offered in the range, the 170bhp Superlight R300, the 210bhp Superlight R400 and the awesomely quick Superlight R500, with 263bhp.

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R400

The 2.0L Duratec Superlight R400 is an update on the 2002 original, much lauded by the press and the most finely honed balance of power and ability ever offered by Caterham. The latest version is based on the “C400” race car used in the Caterham Superlight Challenge and Eurocup race series in 2006. In every race of 2006, the C400 has proven itself to be substantially quicker than the K-Series R400. As well as all the equipment of the Superlight R300, the R400 also includes ACES change up lights and limited slip differential. As with Roadsport models, the Superlight R300 and Superlight R400 models are available with the SV wide-bodied chassis should you require more interior space. If you want to drive a car that delivers on-road performance, raw driving thrills and track-day ability in equal measures, the Superlight is the Caterham 7 for you.

Caterham Seven Superlight R300
Engine Ancillary Package: 2.0 Litre Duratec
Max Power (bhp/rpm): 170 @ 6800
Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm): 139 @ 5600
Weight: 515 kg
0-60mph: 4.9 Seconds
Power-to-weight: 330 bhp-per-tonne
Top Speed: 138 mph

Caterham Seven Superlight R400
Engine Ancillary Package: 2.0 Litre Duratec
Max Power (bhp/rpm) 210bhp @ 7600
Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm) 150 @ 6300
Weight 515kg
0-60mph 3.8 Seconds
Power-to-weight 420bhp-per-tonne
Top Speed 140mph

• Carbon dashboard
• Ventilated front discs with four pot calipers
• De Dion rear suspension with Watts linkage
• Wide track front suspension
• 15" Anthracite Alloy Wheels with CR500 tyres
• Carbon Fiber Cycle Wings
• Black Pack
• Composite interchangeable wind deflector
• Composite Seats
• Road 4 Point lap & strap belts
• Quick Release Momo Steering Wheel

• 210bhp Duratec (R400) engine ancillary package
• Limited Slip Differential
• SV Wide body chassis(not available on R500)
• Carbon nosecone and rear wings
• Full Windscreen and Weather Equipment
• Heater
• Stack instrument cluster
• Track 4-point Harnesses
• FIA approved uprated rollbar
• Paint

Transmission (recommended)
Close Ratio 6 Speed
1st: 2.69:1
2nd: 2.01:1
3rd: 1.59:1
4th: 1.32:1
5th: 1.13:1
6th 1.00:1
Final Drive: 3.62:1

Suspension
Front: Adjustable double wishbone with roll bar.
Rear: de Dion axle located by lower A-frame and Watts linkage

Brakes
Twin circuit split front/rear with low level warning system. Discs front and rear

Steering
Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock to lock

Weight
500 Kg

Wheels and Tires
6.5J x 15"
195/45R15
Anthracite Alloy Wheels with CR500 tyres