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The all-new Caterham Seven Superlight R500 Specification

Published: 14th April 2008

Caterham Superlight R500 2.0-litre

Caterham Seven Superlight R500

Caterham Superlight R500 Engine 2.0-litre Caterham Powertrain (CPT) Ford Duratec

Max Power	263bhp @ 8500rpm
Max Torque	177 lbsft @ 7200rpm
0-60mph (claimed)	2.88 seconds
Top Speed	150mph

Wheelbase	2225 mm
Overall length	3100 mm
Overall width	1575 mm
Height	800 mm
Ground clearance	80 mm
Kerb Weight	506 kg (516 kg sequential gearbox)

Caterham Superlight R500 Standard Equipment

2.0-litre Caterham Motorsport Ford Duratec
6 Speed Caterham Gearbox
Limited Slip Differential
Superlight Suspension (wide track front and de Dion rear with Watts linkages)
Carbon dash, nose cone, rear and front cycle wings
ACES change-up lights
Ventilated front brake discs with 4 pot calipers
13” Anthracite eight-spoke alloy wheels with Avon CR500 tyres
Carbon interchangeable wind deflector
4 point Road Harnesses
Quick-release Momo Steering Wheel with integrated indicator switches
Carbon Kevlar seats

Caterham Superlight R500 Optional Performance Upgrades

Caterham Superlight R500 Price - £36,995
Sequential Gearbox - £2950
Launch Control - £350
Carbon Induction Airbox - £450
Suspension package consisting Eibach Springs and dampers derived from the C400 race series - £1250

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