It’s time to welcome back a familiar name to the Caterham line-up.
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> The iconic Super Seven returns with the launch of two new models, the Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000. Ahead of their 50th birthday, the new Super Sevens take inspiration from much-loved Sevens from the 1960s and 70s. Adorned with plenty of classic Seven details such as flared wings and chrome finishes, and retro touches with a modern twist SMITHS dials and heritage colours, they’ve remastered the traditional Seven for the 21st Century.
When it comes to rhe heritage range, it’s best to think of it as the grown-up, grand-tourer side of Caterham. Each car still incorporates the typical Caterham DNA just there’s a little more focus on grand tours and road trips than track days and race circuits. While they may look similar, there are two very different driving experiences on offer. First up, the Super Seven 600 is powered by a 660cc Suzuki turbo engine producing 84 bhp. It achieves 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds as found in the Seven 170 model and shares its live axle chassis design. Simple. Lightweight. Fun to Drive.
In comparison, the Super Seven 2000 features a 2,000cc Duratec engine which generates 180bhp and registers 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds. As always, it utilises the ever-popular de-Dion chassis found in the majority of Caterham models. Subsequently, the Super Seven 2000 can also be purchased in the larger chassis variant. If you want to take your Super Seven a step further you can add a limited-slip differential, and (for the 2000 variant only) a sport suspension package, anti-roll bar and uprated brakes.
Both models will be available for self-assembly in the UK for those who crave the enjoyment of building their own car. Due to international laws, the Super Seven 2000 will not be available as a kit in the USA. Both cars are available as factory built in the UK. Both vehicles come with flared front wings, a spare wheel carrier and eleven heritage paint finishes, including four new colours never before seen on a Seven: Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue and Fawn. You’ll be able to see these in all their glory through the configurator. ■
