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CATERHAM JOINS PROJECT C.A.R.S.
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Caterham Classic
The Classic is Caterham’s base model, giving drivers access to a powerful driving machine for an affordable price. The car is powered by a Rover 1.4 litre K-Series engine, putting out 105bhp.
Due to its low weight of just 525 kilos, the Classic accelerates from 0-60 miles in just 6.5 seconds, reaching speeds of up to 110 miles per hour. The car features a 5-speed gear box, alloy wheels, a De Dion rear suspension and adjustable double wishbones with anti roll bar.
Caterham R500 Superlight
For those who are looking for an even bigger thrill, the R500 Superlight offers even more performance by being even lighter and more powerful. Stripped to the bare essentials needed for performance driving, the R500 Superlight weighs just 506 kilos despite being much more powerful than the Classic model.
The car is powered by a 2 litre Ford Duratec engine, its 263bhp of power allow a sprint from 0 to 60 miles in just 2.88 seconds. Using a 6-speed gear box and a limited slip differential, the R500 Superlight reaches speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.
Caterham SP/300.R
Unlike the other two models, the brand new SP/300.R is not based on the Lotus Seven but an all new development made in co-operation with race car builder Lola Cars Ltd. The SP/300.R isn’t street-legal either but an all-out performance prototype for track days & racing competition.
Powered by a supercharged 2 litre Ford Duratec engine providing 305bhp, the car sprints from 0 to 60 miles in just 2.5, topping out at 170 miles per hour. The SP/300.R is packed with racing technology, including a double-wishbone suspension with pushrod dampers, a sequential 6-speed gearbox with a paddle shift unit, air jacks and AP performance brakes.
The SP/300.R is fully race-ready, coming with a fire extinguisher system, a cutoff-switch and a FIA-approved roll cage. Caterham plans to build 25 examples per year, a one-make racing series featuring the SP/300.R will be launched in 2012.