Caterham Seven Superlight/R Open 2.0 Duratec R500 SV 2dr Review

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Key facts

0–60mph: 2.9 secs
Top speed: 150 mph
Average mpg
Tank range: miles

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Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Light weight means serious pace
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Great handling; tricky in wet
Refinement
1 out of 5 stars
Virtually non-existent
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Strong used values
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Not up to mass-market cars'
Safety & Security
1 out of 5 stars
Poor on both counts
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Minimalism is the key
Space & Practicality
1 out of 5 stars
Not what a Seven is about
Equipment
1 out of 5 stars
Next to nothing on offer

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The entry-level cars are a little too basic, so it's better to look at the mid-range models. You can select from a wide range of options to personalise your car, but don't go mad, or you'll end up spending a fortune.

The fire-breathing high performance models are road legal, but are ideally suited to smooth race tracks - so aren't at their best on some of the UK's poor-quality roads.

A garage for storage is essential, as a Caterham exposed to the elements will look tatty quickly. You can elect to build the car yourself, however this will take time and you'll need the facilities, tools and skill to do the job properly.