For This is one hardcore Caterham, and it's been stripped down so you can extract as much as possible from the 175bhp engine. It also comes with a number of race-honed features, designed to help you go faster. This leaves you with an incredibly responsive and nimble Seven, that's scintillating to drive.
Against Forget creature comforts - this is one basic Seven. There's no windscreen, carpets, or weather protection, and a heater will cost extra. The firmer suspension can make the car fidgety over poor road surfaces.
What Car? says
For many, the R300 is the perfect blend of performance and drivability, but make no mistake, this is a track car with an attitude to match. From the composite racing seats to the carbonfibre dasboard and race harnesses, there is little compromise. As a result, it's not best suited to the road, and isn't the easiest to live with. Having said that, it's tremendous fun, and stunning to drive.
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| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £1,480 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Interior | |
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| Leather Seats | £300 |
| Safety | |
| Security | |
| Secure spare wheel | Not Available |
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| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 0 |
| Carbon offset cost | TBA |
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| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | |
| Warranty period | + Paint + Perforation + Breakdown |
| Company car tax | |
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| Percentage charge | TBA |
| Benefit in kind | TBA |
| Tax payable 20% | TBA |
| Tax payable 40% | TBA |
Performance and measurements
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| Body type | Open |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1999/4 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 175/7000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 139 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Front |
| Manufacturers figures | |
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| 0-60 mph (secs) | 4.5 |
| Max speed (mph) | 140 |
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| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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