Especificaciones y análisis del Caterham 7
Power
120HP
Torque
153Nm
Consumption
6.2l/100
Emissions
150g/km
0-100 km/h
5.9s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
650kg
Price
34,510€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
130 L
41 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Caterham 7 Roadsport 120 SV · 120 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The Caterham 7 Roadsport 120 SV is not just a car; it's the purest distillation of driving. A legacy that goes back decades, focused on one thing: the absolute connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. Forget luxury and the superfluous; here, only raw, visceral emotion matters.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a sensory overload. You feel the wind, hear the roar of the 1.6-liter engine right beside you, and every vibration of the chassis speaks directly to you. Weighing only 650 kg, its 120 horsepower feels like a stampede, launching you from 0 to 100 km/h in under 6 seconds. The unassisted steering is a scalpel, and the absence of electronic filters makes you solely responsible, the protagonist of an unforgettable dance with the road.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent: timeless, minimalist, and radically functional. The long hood, exposed front wheels, and tiny cockpit are not an aesthetic whim but the result of an obsessive pursuit of lightness and efficiency. The SV version, slightly wider, offers a bit more space without betraying the original spirit: 'add lightness'.
Technology and features
The technology of the Caterham 7 lies in its brilliant simplicity. You won't find touch screens or driving aids here. The real engineering is in its tubular chassis, the intelligent use of materials like aluminum for the engine, and a suspension that communicates every texture of the road. It's a triumph of pure mechanics, a reminder that the best interface is the one that directly connects your hands and feet to the car.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible, as the Caterham plays in its own league. However, it shares its philosophy with machines like the Lotus Elise, which also reveres lightness, or even the Ariel Atom, which takes mechanical nudity to another extreme. These are vehicles that understand that the true essence of motorsport is not measured in luxuries, but in the intensity of the emotions they evoke.
Conclusion
The Caterham 7 Roadsport is a demanding, irrational, and absolutely wonderful machine. It's not a car for daily use; it's an antidote to monotony. Giving up comfort and practicality is the small price to pay for one of the most authentic and rewarding driving experiences that exist. It is, in short, a treasure for anyone who loves to drive for the sheer pleasure of it.