Especificaciones y análisis del Caterham 7
Power
240HP
Torque
206Nm
Consumption
7.6l/100
Emissions
179g/km
0-100 km/h
3.4s
Top Speed
225km/h
Weight
600kg
Price
56,870€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
120 L
36 L
176.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Caterham Seven 485 · 240 CV (2013-2015)
General description
The Caterham Seven 485 is not just a car, it's a statement of principles, a time machine that transports you to the purest essence of driving. Forget luxury and comfort; here, only the visceral connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt matters. With 240 horsepower for just 600 kilograms, its existence is justified in a single word: emotion.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 485 is a sensory overload. The wind hits hard, the roar of the naturally aspirated engine revving up to 8500 rpm envelops you, and every imperfection of the road is transmitted directly to your hands through unfiltered steering. The acceleration is brutal, a whiplash that pins you to the seat and catapults you from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. It's a raw, demanding, and absolutely addictive experience that redefines what it means to feel speed.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is honesty made form. There isn't a single panel that doesn't serve a function, from the exposed wheels and visible suspension to its tiny cockpit. It's the evolution of an icon, the Lotus Seven, a timeless design that prioritizes lightness and aerodynamics over any trend. It's a functional beauty, a mechanical sculpture that celebrates simplicity and purpose.
Technology and features
The technology of the Caterham 485 lies in its brilliant mechanical simplicity, not in screens or electronic aids. Its heart is a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine tuned by Caterham, coupled with a precise and direct six-speed manual gearbox. The real technological feat is its ultra-lightweight chassis and a competition-grade suspension that lets you feel every nuance of grip. It's the antithesis of the modern car, a tribute to purist engineering.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible because the Caterham plays in its own league. We could think of an Ariel Atom or a KTM X-Bow for their radical philosophy, but they lack its classic aesthetics. A Lotus Elise might come close in terms of lightness, but it offers a level of civilization that the Seven scorns. The 485 doesn't compete against other cars; it competes against apathy behind the wheel.
Conclusion
The Caterham Seven 485 is a purely passionate purchase, a vehicle not chosen with the head, but with the heart. It's impractical, uncomfortable, and exposes you to the elements, but in return, it offers one of the most authentic and rewarding driving experiences on the planet. It's not a car to get from point A to B; it's a destination in itself, a celebration of freedom and adrenaline in its purest form.