1973-present Seven OverviewCaterham Seven Overview (1973 - present)
1973 - present
Tech Specs Summary
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- 105 - 149 mph
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- 2.9 - 7.1 seconds
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- 84 - 310 hp
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- 23.5 - 48.5 mpg
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- 970 - 1,235 lbs
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- 4.2 ft3
The Caterham Seven is produced by the British manufacturer Caterham and started production in 1973. It's a front mid engined rear-wheel drive Roadster. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 84 hp 0.7 L Inline 3 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 310 hp 2 L Inline 4 Supercharged gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and dedion axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Seven is the Caterham Seven 620R which scores 4.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 310 hp and a power/weight ratio of 3.99 lb/hp it has a top speed of 149 mph and gets to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Caterham Seven 170 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 410 miles and can store 4.2 cubic feet of cargo.