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
-kg
Price
60,269€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
130 L
36 L
176.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Caterham Seven 485 SV · 240 CV (2013-2015)
General description
The Caterham Seven 485 SV is not just a car; it's the purest distillation of driving. A direct heir to the legendary Lotus Seven, this vehicle forgoes everything superfluous to offer a visceral connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. It's a statement of principles on wheels, a tribute to the era when lightness and simplicity were the pillars of high performance.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 485 SV is a sensory overload. The 2.0-liter engine howling up to 8500 rpm right in front of you, the brutal acceleration that pins you to the seat to reach 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and the wind hitting your helmet. Every road imperfection is transmitted directly through the unassisted steering, every shift of the six-speed manual gearbox is a precise, mechanical act. You don't drive this car; you feel it, you live it, you merge with it in a dance of speed and adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is timeless and radically functional. The body is an aluminum skin stretched over a tubular chassis, with exposed front wheels and an endless nose. The SV version offers a slightly wider cockpit, but the essence is the same: a minimal space for two occupants, exposed to the elements and focused solely on the driving experience. There isn't a single gram of fat; every line and every component is there for one reason: performance.
Technology and features
The technology of the Caterham 485 SV is an ode to pure mechanical engineering. Forget touch screens, driving aids, or even power steering. Here, sophistication lies in an ultra-lightweight chassis, a double-wishbone suspension at the front and a De Dion axle at the rear, and a high-revving naturally aspirated engine that delivers 240 horsepower. It's technology at the service of sensations, not comfort, where the driver's skill is the main control system.
Competition
Finding direct rivals for such a specialized machine is complex. Its closest competitors are other purists of lightness and performance like the Ariel Atom or the KTM X-Bow, vehicles that share its philosophy of eliminating everything unnecessary. Perhaps a Lotus Exige could be considered a more civilized alternative, but none offer the level of rawness and elemental connection that defines the Caterham Seven.
Conclusion
The Caterham Seven 485 SV is a purely emotional purchase, an antidote to the modern car. It's not practical, it's not comfortable, and it's certainly not for everyone. It's a precision tool designed for a single purpose: to generate smiles and raise your pulse on every corner. It's an authentic, unfiltered driving experience, a treasure for those who understand that less, in the automotive world, can be infinitely more.