Win Caterham Super Sport + £20,000
Format: Open Sports
Position: Front
Engine Type: 4Cyl
Engine Size: 1.6 litre
0-62 mph: 4.9 sec
Power: 140 bhp
Top Speed: 120 mph
Retail Price: £ 22,995
When most people think of the ultimate Caterham 7 their mind always goes to the ‘R’ variants – the Caterham R300 or R500. But they have their drawbacks - price being one big one. There is also a lot to be said for the phrase ‘power corrupts’ - it doesn’t just apply to politicians. The ‘R’ models sometimes feel like there is too much power for the chassis, and aren’t very easy to drive because of that. Well Caterham have listened, and have taken the best bits from the R’s and teamed them up with a 140bhp 1.6 litre engine. This gives more than adequate performance in a 520kg car, and enables the driver to exploit every last bit of adjustability from the chassis. It also means the car costs about half the top R500.
What you get for your money is a Seven with the suspension from the R’s, and an LSD out back. You can steer on the throttle and enjoy every sensation without worrying that every press of the accelerator might land you an uncomfortable meeting with a judge…
Win Caterham Super Sport + £20,000