CSR

The CSR chassis

The CSR is the most sophisticated Seven Caterham has built. It’s based on the larger SV-sized body, but underneath it’s very different, with inboard pushrod front suspension, independent rear suspension and a modernised interior.

The result is a Seven that rides and handles with a polish the others can’t quite match, especially on bumpy British roads, without losing the directness that makes a Caterham special. Most CSRs use the Ford Duratec engine, and the CSR 260’s Cosworth-developed 2.3-litre engine makes it one of the most powerful road-going Caterhams.

CSRs were only made in small numbers, so they don’t come up often. We put a former racing driver in one to find out whether it’s the best Caterham for the road.