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The British built Caterham Seven CSR sees the long-awaited return of Cosworth to the road car market after a ten-year absence with two bespoke, high performance engines. The new model will also benefit from the introduction of a fully independent rear, and inboard F1-style, front suspension plus major aerodynamic and chassis enhancements.
Internally, the famous two-seater boasts the most dramatic overhaul of its dashboard and trim in the model’s entire 48-year history.
Note: the CSR Chassis uses the extended SV
Chassis (a larger design to fit bigger drivers).
Engine
The heartbeat of the Seven CSR will be the new Cosworth developed 2.3-litre Ford Duratec engine. The all-alloy, four-cylinder twin cam unit will produce either 200bhp or 260bhp and unrivalled levels of reliability and performance.
Chassis
The new suspension system, which required adjustments to the chassis, paved the way for Caterham to revise the Sevens tubular spaceframe. The resulting overhaul sees a 25 percent increase in torsional stiffness.
Interior
To improve driver ergonomics, the CSR offers an option of a driver focused curved fascia wrapped around an exposed steel tubular framework. Silver dials, fresh air vents, a bespoke steering wheel complete the stylish new interior and with room created for storage space in the central console and in the armrest.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic improvements have majored on the face of the famous Seven.
The introduction of re-profiled cycle wings, which are mounted even closer to the tyre to cut drag, and a new larger nose cone complete with a floor mounted chin, have combined to reduce the front end lift by 50 percent. The net effect for the driver is a major decrease in high-speed understeer.
Wheels & Tyres
Working in conjunction with long-standing partner, Avon, the Caterham Seven CSR will squat firmly on Formula Three engineered 15-inch tyres, which measure a muscular 10 inches wide at the rear to assist traction and handling. Bespoke 15 spoke lightweight aluminium wheels will be fitted as standard.
Standard Equipment
Aluminium body with pre coloured composite panels (CaterhamGreen, Caterham Red, Caterham Black, Caterham Yellow.
2.3 Ford/Cosworth Duratec Engine
Increased dimension chassis
Full Windscreen and weather equipment
15” 10 Spoke Caterham Anthracite wheels. Front 6.5”, Rear 9.0”
Bespoke Avon CR500 tyres, Front:195/45R15, Rear:255/40R15
5 speed gearbox (CSR 200) / 6 Speed gearbox (CSR 260)
Uprated Front Brakes
Independent rear suspension
Inboard front suspension
Road 4-point strap and lap belt
Side Screen armrest
Fully carpeted interior
Heater
PRICE : Contact us for a quote.
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Caterham CSR 200 |
Caterham CSR 260 |
| Performance |
| Max Power: |
200 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
260 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: |
165 lbsft @ 5750 rpm |
200 lbs ft @ 6200 rpm |
| 0-100 kmh: |
3.7 secs |
3.1 secs |
| Max speed: |
225 kmh |
250 kmh |
| ENGINE |
| Displacement: |
2261cc |
2261cc |
| Configuration: |
In-line four cylinder |
In-line four cylinder |
| Number of valves: |
16 |
16 |
| Bore x Stroke: |
87.5mm x 94mm |
87.5mm x 94mm |
| Construction: |
Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, sinter forged connecting rods, cast pistons |
Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, forged connecting roads, forged Cosworth pistons |
| Lubrication system: |
Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump |
Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump |
| Camshafts: |
Cosworth-developed high-lift inlet and exhaust |
Cosworth-developed performance inlet and exhaust camshafts,
uprated valve springs |
| Induction system: |
Cosworth-developed inlet manifold and larger diameter throttle body |
Cosworth-developed gas flowed cylinder head, roller barrel port throttles |
| Exhaust: |
Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system |
Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system |
| Engine management: |
Ford “Black Oak” ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration |
MBE open ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration |
| DIMENSIONS |
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Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m |
Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m |
| Note: warranty of 3 years and unlimited kms [subject to conditions]
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