Autocar's 'Greatest Road Tests of all Time' says about the Caterham Seven R500: "Half a century on, the genius of Colin Chapman's creation still shines through. Basic versions of the Seven are best...."
Specification are similar on all cars, with heater, full weather gear and leather seats. The blue car has the lowered floor option and removable steering wheel.
This car will be much appreciated by those under about 5'6" who struggle to reach the pedals in the SV without a cushion, as well as the Se7en purists who want to experience the car pretty much as Colin Chapman designed it (albeit with more power and creature comforts). We have squeezed a 6'4" guy into the car but nrmally direct anyone much over 6' to the bigger car. I'm not sure what the weight limit is but the seat is narrow at 16" wide. The pedal box is narrow too, so it's a case of small feet, narrow shoes or drive in your socks.
The Caterham Seven evolved from the legendary Lotus Seven designed by Colin Chapman back in the 1950s. His philosophy was that the lighter the car the better; it will accelerate, brake and change direction faster ,even with a modestly tuned everyday car engine continues to this day. A principle prove recently on Top Gear's circuit when the R500 beat much more powerfull and expensive motors. When Lotus ceased production of the Seven in 1973, then main agents, Caterham Cars, took over production and have continued to develop and improve the car for both track and road use. Our new cars may share the same appearance, but these are certainly no "old classics", but thoroughly modern sport cars which continue to set the standard for performance, handling and comfort. |
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The Classic Series 3 Caterham Super 7
narrow-bodied as designed by Colin Chapman
1.6 Rover K-series 120 hp.
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