Fastest ever Seven for Europe launched

New Caterham Seven 485

Caterham has launched its most potent EU5-compliant Seven to date with the arrival of the Caterham Seven 485.

The high performance, range-topping variant of the iconic sports car is the latest model available in mainland Europe and beyond, boasting extreme performance and technical enhancements, taking the minimalist, lightweight philosophy to a new level.

Channeling the Caterham brand’s philosophy of ‘accessible fun’, the new 2.0-litre Seven joins its existing EU5-compliant 1.6 and 2.0-litre models.  

525kg and 457ps-per-ton

The car will cost €43,495 (excluding local taxes) and production will begin in July. First deliveries are anticipated in Summer.

Designed to provide a new high performance benchmark, the 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine which powers Caterham’s premium range of Sevens has been re-developed to be more powerful but still EU5-compliant in conjunction with the Caterham Group’s engineering consultancy, Caterham Technology & Innovation (CTI).

CTI’s extensive development work has resulted in an additional 65ps over the most powerful existing EU5 Caterhams available across Europe, Japan and many other countries worldwide, delivering formidable, high-adrenalin performance.  

2.0-litre, 240ps and 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds

The new engine delivers its peak power at a lofty 8,500rpm, resulting in one of the world’s highest revving EU5-compliant engines which also boasts a incredible 120ps-per-litre. 

Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “For years, mainland Europe and other key markets have craved a Seven with truly astounding performance like the UK-specific Superlight R500; the new model delivers similar excitement, whether on the road or track.

Available in Europe, Japan and other territories

New to Caterham, the latest car includes a ‘Sport’ mode which, when selected, provides the car with even sharper driving characteristics, while enabling the vehicle to deliver its peak performance.

Other key engineering enhancements include a new-look exhaust arrangement, which removes the need for a rear-exit exhaust system, reduces back pressure and reduces weight by 13kgs. 

Performance is bold – the sprint to 100kph takes only three seconds, before propelling the Seven 485 to a maximum speed of 225kph. The power is conveyed to the road via a six-speed gearbox and the new car sits on adjustable dampers with Eibach Springs. 

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