Especificaciones y análisis del Caterham 7
Power
175HP
Torque
182Nm
Consumption
7.7l/100
Emissions
182g/km
0-100 km/h
4.8s
Top Speed
222km/h
Weight
625kg
Price
41,787€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
120 L
36 L
129 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Caterham 7 Roadsport 175 · 175 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Caterham 7 Roadsport 175 is not just a car; it's the purest distillation of driving. A vehicle that forgoes everything superfluous to connect the driver directly with the asphalt and the mechanics. With 175 horsepower to move a mere 625 kilograms, its existence is a statement of intent: emotion above all else.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a visceral, almost overwhelming experience. You feel the engine's roar beside you, the chassis's vibration running down your back, and the wind hitting your face. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds pins you to the seat, but it's the direct, unfiltered steering that makes you feel every texture of the road. You don't just drive it; you merge with it in a dance of precision and adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to functionality, an iconic silhouette that has transcended time. Heir to the Lotus Seven, its long bonnet, exposed front wheels, and minimalist cockpit scream 'performance'. Every aluminum panel, every rivet, is there for a reason: lightness. The interior is spartan, with only the bare essentials for driving, reminding you that the only luxury here is the purity of the experience.
Technology and features
The technology of the Caterham 7 lies in its brilliant simplicity. You won't find touch screens or electronic aids. Its heart is a robust 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine, its skeleton an ultralight tubular chassis, and its soul a 5-speed manual gearbox. The real technology is the engineering focused on a single goal: the total connection between the driver, the machine, and the road.
Competition
Finding direct rivals is complex, as the Caterham 7 plays in its own league. Vehicles like the Lotus Elise or the Ariel Atom share its philosophy of lightness and pure performance, albeit with different approaches. They are machines that, like the Caterham, appeal to a driver who is not looking for a means of transport, but a source of intense emotions and an authentic, unadulterated driving experience.
Conclusion
The Caterham 7 Roadsport 175 is an emotional machine, an antidote to the modern, digital, and isolated car. It demands skill and attention but rewards with a satisfaction and joy behind the wheel that few vehicles can match. It's more than a car; it's a living legend, a celebration of driving in its rawest and most exhilarating state.