Caterham Releases Specs on New Entry-Level Sports Car

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer

Caterham, the british sports-car manufacturer, has just released details on its upcoming entry-level model, the Caterham Seven 160.

Based on a Lotus platform, this car isn’t about ludicrous speed, it is built to be a great-handling machine with just enough power. That power comes from a Suzuki-built 660cc, three-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 80 hp and 79 lb-ft of torque, enough to motivate the Caterham from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and to a top speed of 100 mph.

A five-speed manual gearbox will be fitted to the engine, while a live rear-axle suspension setup is also installed on this car. The brand claims that the car has a new “balanced yet playful chassis,” helped in no small way by its 1,080 pound curb weight.

The car won’t be available in the United States, but Europeans will be able to treat themselves to this track-day weapon for £14,995 in kit form, or £17,995 for a ready-built model.

GALLERY: Caterham Seven 160

Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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