Now here is a really great specification of Caterham. This Roadsport SV contains the later 160bhp iteration of the VVC engine used in the Superlight R300, and with it are a combination of options which could make this one of the very best all-round Sevens…
The 310S SV is (or was) perhaps Caterham’s best mid-range model, offering outstanding performance, with superb comfort and drivability.
The 310 model offers the perfect balance of power and grip for maximum fun and usability. A notable upgrade from the 270, the 310 provides more power throughout the rev range, which is also extended over the 270 model. This provides that extra punch when picking your way through traffic and gives the 310 a racier feel with its higher rev limit.
The 420 represents Caterhams most powerful naturally aspirated model providing an enormous 210bhp and an ample supply of low-down torque. Paired up with the S-Pack, the 420 really becomes Caterham most capable road-oriented model.
This Seven is particularly interesting. It started life as one of Caterham’s Academy cars, though due to the poor fortune of it’s original owner, it was never used…
The Classic was a car which really lives up to it’s name. A Seven with all of the astonishing handling characteristics and driving pleasure the marque is known for, with a true element of vintage motoring. The 1600 Kent (Ford) X-flow engine which resides under the bonnet carries with it the essence of character. Fuelled by a pair of Webber 40 carburettors, it sounds like a classic car, has the sharpest of all throttle responses, and smells like every classic car does.
This very special Seven is 1 of the 25 Monaco limited edition models produced, and looks absolutely tremendous with its polished aluminium body. These Monaco editions were available in a veriety of mechanical specifications between 2010/2011, and came in either polished aluminium or full Gravity Black paint, complete with the official Monaco decal pack, custom interior and boot cover.
The 420R is widely regarded as Caterham’s best overall model from their current range. Its naturally-aspirated 2.0L Duratec engine provides awesome power, sharp throttle response and excellent drivability to go with Caterham’s superb Seven chassis.
The 1.6 VCT-i Sigma engine superseded the original Sigma in 2014. Offering variable cam timing these later engines produced a little extra torque and power, as well as a small additional improvement on fuel consumption. This meant that the entry level engine increased from 125bhp to 135bhp, and the uprated version of this engine increased from 140bhp to 152bhp. This soon led to the model names being changed from Roadsport and Supersport, to 270 and 310. Unfortunately, this incredibly reliable and diverse engine has now gone out of production and as such is no longer a part of the Caterham range.
This larger (SV) chassis has covered just 300 miles since it was built and registered in 2018, making it pretty much brand new. Painted in Lamborghini Arancio Argos Orange, it looks spectacular, and goes even better!
The 420 represents Caterhams most powerful naturally aspirated model providing an enormous 210bhp and an ample supply of low-down torque. Paired up with the S-Pack, the 420 really becomes Caterham most capable road-oriented model.
The 360 represents Caterham’s entry point to the 2.0L Ford Duratec engine, producing 180bhp. The power delivered by this engine is very smooth and linear, with considerably more lower and mid-range torque than the 1.6 Sigma engines below it in Caterham’s range. Unlike its bigger brothers, however, the 360 is not a very cammy engine, with max performance all dealt with below 7000rpm. This means that where its bigger brothers, like the 420 for example, have a surge in power high up in the rev range, the 360 engine does not, and offers a calmer, more progressive driving experience.