Especificaciones y análisis del Caterham 7
Power
175HP
Torque
182Nm
Consumption
7.7l/100
Emissions
182g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
225km/h
Weight
595kg
Price
48,447€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
130 L
41 L
129 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Caterham 7 Superlight R300 SV · 175 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The Caterham 7 Superlight R300 SV is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In a world of increasingly heavy and isolated vehicles, this direct descendant of Colin Chapman's legendary Lotus Seven offers a pure, raw, and absolutely unforgettable driving experience. It is the ultimate machine to feel the road, the wind, and the speed in its most elemental form.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an assault on the senses. Weighing just 595 kg and with 175 horsepower from a naturally aspirated engine that screams up to 7200 rpm, the acceleration is visceral and pins you to the seat. There are no filters. You feel every imperfection of the asphalt through the unassisted steering, the six-speed manual gearbox is a mechanical pleasure, and the sound of the exhaust next to your ear is an addictive symphony. Driving it is a dance on the edge, a man-machine connection that modern cars have completely forgotten.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is the definition of form in service of function. Every line, every panel, and every exposed component has a single purpose: to reduce weight and maximize performance. The long bonnet, exposed front wheels, and tiny cockpit create an iconic and unmistakable silhouette that has stood the test of time. It doesn't aim to be pretty, it aims to be effective, and in that brutal honesty lies a unique and timeless beauty.
Technology and features
The most advanced technology in this Caterham is, paradoxically, its absence. Forget touch screens, driving aids, or stability control. Here, the technology is purely mechanical: an ultralight tubular chassis, double-wishbone suspension, a De Dion rear axle, and an aluminum engine. It is a tribute to analog engineering, where the driver's skill is the only relevant control system.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible, as the Caterham 7 is a unique species. However, it shares its radical philosophy with machines like the Ariel Atom, the KTM X-Bow, or the Lotus Elise. All of them seek maximum excitement through lightness and connection with the driver, although each interprets the formula in its own way. The Caterham remains the most classic and purist of this select club of adrenaline junkies.
Conclusion
The Caterham 7 Superlight R300 SV is an experience, not a means of transportation. It is uncomfortable, impractical, and mercilessly exposes you to the elements. But for those seeking the purest essence of sports driving, it is simply perfect. It is an antidote to automotive apathy, a machine that demands everything from you but gives back sensations that make you feel incredibly alive. It is not a car to own, it is a car to live.