For The cheapest entry into Caterham ownership is great fun, and the 105bhp 1.4-litre engine wil keep you running costs low. The seven's handling is legendary, and with plenty of grip, twisty country roads can be tackled with confidence.
Against There's little in the way of standard equipment, and you'll want to add some options if you want any practicality. A windscreen, hood, a heater, carpet and even paint are extra. You do get a six-speed gearbox.
What Car? says
The Classic is the most accessible Seven, but it's just a little too spartan to be an everyday sports car. It also won't have the best residual value. By the time you've spent money on desirable options, you might want to consider the next model up.
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Not Available |
| Heated mirrors | Not Available |
| Electric windows front | Not Available |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Not Available |
| Climate Control | Not Available |
| Power Steering | Not Available |
| Steering adjustment reach | Not Available |
| Steering adjustment rake | Not Available |
| Power Seats | Not Available |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Not Available |
| Multi CD | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £1,000 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | Not Available |
| Leather Seats | £250 |
| Split/fold seats | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Not Available |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| ABS | Not Available |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Not Available |
| Belt pretensioners | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | Not Available |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Not Available |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Not Available |
| Central locking | Not Available |
| Remote locking | Not Available |
| Unique fit stereo | Not Available |
| Marked Parts | Not Available |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Not Available |
| Visible VIN | Not Available |
| Secure spare wheel | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | |
| Out of town mpg | |
| Average mpg | 40.9 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 0 |
| Carbon offset cost | TBA |
| Green rating | |
| Insurance group | |
| Typical insurance | |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 0% |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | 3000 |
| Warranty period | 1yr/12k + Paint + Perforation + Breakdown |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | TBA |
| Benefit in kind | TBA |
| Tax payable 20% | TBA |
| Tax payable 40% | TBA |
Performance and measurements
No schematics available
| Body type | Open |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1400/4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 105/6000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 95 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 3380 |
| Width (mm) | 1575 |
| Height (mm) | 1115 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 540 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
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| 0-60 mph (secs) | |
| Max speed (mph) | |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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The Classic is the most accessible Seven, but it's just a little too spartan to be an everyday sports car. It also won't have the best residual value. By the time you've spent money on desirable options, you might want to consider the next model up.
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