Caterham SP/300.R - Distant Heir

Caterham SP/300.R this is the first model 100%
unique brand for ages

A lightweight, formidable performance: the SP/300.R is faithful to the Caterham philosophy. But away from the legendary Super Seven by container look and modern design.

Since its inception in 1973, the Catheram brand has always been associated with an iconic model: the Super Seven, a descendant of the Lotus Seven.
The few attempts at diversification have been unsuccessful. Today, English craftsman yet unveils a 100% unique model: the SP/300.R. With a look of prototype 24 Hours of Le Mans, this newcomer has nothing to do with its illustrious predecessor, nor with the latest CSR. Its LED lights at the front and rear, install walk-in modernity. While impressive adjustable rear wing in carbon, the extractor and front spoiler allow him to claim 450 kg of downforce at 250 km / h. No doubt: the new Caterham is first designed to shine in competition. Initially, road trips it will also be prohibited.

Faithful to the values ​​of the brand, this SP/300.R
displays a feather weight 545 kg

But also consider the brand to offer a road release. Unimaginable? Not necessarily the Radical manufacturer has recently managed to get European approval for its container SR3 SL. Meanwhile, SP/300.R present definition should enjoy more of an amateur circuit outputs. Especially since the technology is proving very advanced: aluminum monocoque developed by specialist Lola suspension rockers, gearbox derived from Formula 3 ... Finally, the only common point with the Super Seven is lightness. With 545 kg to propel the four-cylinder 2.0 Ford compressor should feel grow wings. And if its 305 hp is not enough to overcome a competitor, it can even climb to 335 hp for short periods.

The large adjustable spoiler and carbon extractor help support claim 450 km to 250 km / h

With a look of prototype escaped the 24 hours of Le Mans and its modern design, this Caterham SP/300.R away from the iconic Super Seven

The optical diodes, front and rear, install this SP/300.R walk-in modernity