Το Caterham Seven αποκτά τις 270, 360 και 420 εκδόσεις

15:54 23/3/2015 - Πηγή: AutoBlog

Όπως περιμέναμε, η Caterham ανακοίνωσε τις τρεις νέες εκδόσεις που θα εμπλουτίσουν την γκάμα του Seven και θα γεφυρώσουν το κενό ανάμεσα στο 160 και το 620R.

Οι εκδόσεις αυτές, ονομάζονται 270, 360 και 420. Το πρώτο, κινείται από έναν 1600άρη Ford Sigma που αποδίδει 10 άλογα περισσότερα από το Roadsport 125 που αντικαθιστά το Seven 270. Το δεύτερο, εξοπλίζεται με τον ίδιο δίλιτρο, Ford Duratec, που εξοπλίζει και τα αγωνιστικά

R300 της φίρμας ενώ το τελευταίο, χρησιμοποιεί τον ίδιο κινητήρα, αλλά με ξηρό κάρτερ και άλλες βελτιώσεις που ανεβάζουν την απόδοση του από τα 180 άλογα, στα 210.

Η Αγγλική εταιρία, παρουσίασε επίσης δύο νέα επίπεδα εξοπλισμού: το “S” και το “R”. Το S, στοχεύει περισσότερο στον δρόμο, προσφέροντας ανέσεις όπως πατάκια, κανονικού μεγέθους παρμπρίζ, δερμάτινα καθίσματα, ζάντες ελαφρού κράματος 14 ιντσών, “δρομίσια” ανάρτηση κ.ά. Το R από την άλλη, αφορά τους πιο ενθουσιώδεις οδηγούς. Οι ζάντες ελαφρού κράματος είναι πλέον 15 ιντσών, το Seven εξοπλίζεται με sport ανάρτηση, διαφορικό περιορισμένης ολίσθησης, ελαφρύτερο βολάν, carbon ταμπλό, νέα καθίσματα κ.ά.

Δελτίο ΤύπουCaterham Seven 270, 360 and 420 now on sale in the UKCaterham range rationalised to five core modelsSeven 270 uses new, latest-generation TiVCT Ford Sigma 1.6 engineNew ‘S’ and ‘R’ equipment packs available on all models

Caterham Cars has introduced three brand new additions to its existing range of iconic sportscars.

The Seven 270, 360 and 480 are all available in the UK immediately. The introduction of these three new variants simplifies Caterham’s range to comprise five core models. In addition, all Caterham Sevens can now be specified with brand new ‘S’ or ‘R’ equipment packages.***

Like all Sevens, the new variants adhere to Caterham’s brand mantra of delivering ‘accessible fun’ through the traditional Caterham minimalistic, lightweight approach to sportscar engineering.

The three new vehicles sit between the existing range bookends – the entry-level Seven 160 and the supercharged 620R, the most powerful production Seven ever built.

Launched in 2013, the Seven 160 embodies the pioneering spirit of early Sevens with its compact 3-cylinder engine and live-axle rear suspension. Next up is the new 270 model, powered by the latest-generation 1.6 Ford Sigma engine with variable-valve timing technology and offering a 10bhp power upgrade from the outgoing Roadsport 125 it replaces.

Sitting in the middle of the range is the Seven 360, which runs the same 2.0 Ford Duratec power unit as Caterham’s flagship R300 race cars, offering the perfect balance between road and race track.

The penultimate model in the line-up is the Seven 420, which features a dry sump and is also powered by the 2.0 Ford Duratec, although benefitting from modifications which offer 210bhp. At the top of the range, is Caterham’s mighty 620R, which also runs a finely-tuned 2.0 Ford Duratec that pumps out an extreme 310bhp and reaches 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds.

ModelRRP**Power(BHP)0-62(MPH)TopSpeed (MPH)Out-going modelSeven 160£18,995806.9 secs100-Seven 270£22,995 1355.0 secs122Roadsport 140SupersportSeven 360£26,9951804.8 secs130Roadsport 175Supersport RSeven 420£29,9952104.0 secs136Superlight R400Seven 620£49,9953102.8 secs155-

The British sportscar maker has also introduced two brand new equipment packages, which are available on all models.*** The new ‘S’ and ‘R’ packs offer specially-tailored trim and equipment packages to suit both road and track drivers.

The ‘S’ pack is geared towards the casual road driver and includes creature comforts such as a fully-carpeted cockpit, full windscreen, hood and side screens and leather seats. Meanwhile, the ‘R’ pack is more track-focused, whilst retaining its road car status by offering limited-slip differential, sports suspension and a four-point race harness.

The ‘R’ pack also offers 15” Orcus alloy wheels, which have been exclusively designed for Caterham and are 10% lighter than the outgoing 15” alloy wheel. In the cockpit, the unique ‘R’ rev-counter has been orientated to optimise it for use at high rpm. For customers with pure track driving in mind, a 13” alloy wheel is available as an option with the ‘R’ pack; customers choosing this option will also benefit from an upgraded suspension geometry set-up to ensure the ultimate in race track handling.

S Pack±R Pack±5-Speed gearbox5-speed gearboxRoad suspension packLimited-slip differential14” classic alloy wheels with 185/60 tyresLightweight flywheelFully carpeted interiorSport suspension packFull windscreen, hood and side screens15” Orcus alloy wheels with 195/45 tyres‘S’ key, gearknob and instrument designUprated brake master cylinderHeaterCarbon fibre dashboardBlack leather seatsComposite race seatsMomo steering wheelMomo steering wheelChoice of four paint finishes4-point race harnessBlack pack‘R’ key, gearknob and instrument designShift lightChoice of four paint finishes

Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “Caterham Cars has been making exciting sportscars accessible to driving enthusiasts for over 40 years.

“Now, with our all-new, simplified model line-up and equipment packages, we feel we have a Seven for everyone, whether your perfect drive is a Sunday drive through the countryside or a hardcore blast around a race track.

“The Caterham brand has always had simplicity at its heart. While the pure thrill of driving remains at the core of our iconic Seven design, the experience of selecting and buying a Caterham is one that now reflects the brand’s values of effortlessness and intuition.”

For more information, please visit www.caterham.com.