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Iconic sports car has racing pedigree now tuned for road use
publication date: Apr 12, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Caterham Cars' first addition to the world-renowned Seven range in two years - the
Supersport - is one of the purest versions yet of the iconic British sportscar.
Priced £19,995 (incl
tax) in self-build form, or £22,995 factory built, the 140bhp Supersport
carries the DNA of Colin Chapman's 1950s concept of ‘less is more' and remains
true to his philosophy of lightweight, minimalist machines that place
outstanding handling characteristics and the thrill of driving at their core.
A Caterham
Motorsport-tuned 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, five-speed ‘sprint' ratio
gearing, lightweight flywheel and race-prepared suspension with CR500 Avon
tyres on 13" wheels promise a raw and unadulterated driving experience -
not for the faint-hearted but certainly for driving purists at home both on the
road and on the track. |  | | Weighing just 520kg,
the Ford powerplant will propel the Supersport from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and
will achieve a top speed of 120mph without breaking a sweat. Supersport also
features uprated springs and dampers borrowed directly from its race car
cousin, stiffer anti-roll bars, track biased dash with integrated change up
lights and an aero screen. Composite race seats and a four-point race harness
instead of standard seat belt complete the track-inspired experience. | | |
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