Caterham F175S SV

This Premier Power F175 engined SV started life as a 270S.

Premier Power are a Warwickshire based engine builder with an outstanding reputation. After decades of building advanced motorsport engines for the likes of British F4, PP began a regular series of engine builds for Caterham enthusiasts in around 2012. These ranged from mild engine upgrades to extremely high performance fire breathing monsters, and alongside these a number of well developed clutch and flywheel options to help owners get the most from their Sevens.

This F175 upgrade increased the power of the 1.6l Ti-VCT Sigma engine from 135 to 175bhp. In addition to this extra power, this 270S was also fitted with PP’s ultra light weight flywheel and clutch system, sharpening the throttle response and aiding the transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels. This upgrade gives the car a very revvy nature, with lots of power towards the upper reaches of the rev range, and makes an absolutely sensational noise as it does so.

Although the powerplant and drivetrain of this “S” model have been significantly upgraded, the road bias attitude of the rest of the car has not, keeping it soft, comfortable and extremely usable.

With just over 23,000 miles on the clock, this example has been nicely run in and is ready for an exciting life of exploring the open roads.

Exterior

• Metallic Dodge Viper Blue paint
• White superlight decal kit
• Trackday roll over bar
• Black Aero filler cap
• Heated windscreen
• Full weather equipment
• Double D half hood

Engine & Transmission

• 1.6L Ford Sigma Ti-VCT engine
• PP F175 upgrade to 175bhp
• PP ultra light-weight flywheel
• PP Clutch system
• Heat-wrapped exhausts manifold
• 5 speed gearbox
• Open differential

Brakes & Suspension

• Adjustable platform Caterham Bilstein suspension
• Wide-track front wishbones
• De-Dion rear suspension
• Dual piston front calipers
• Solid discs
• Standard brake master cylinder

Wheels & Tyres

All around:

• 14x6" Silver Minilite alloys
• 185/60R14 Avon ZT7 tyres

Interior

• Adjustable black leather seats
• Lowered floors
• 4-point harness and intertia reel seatbelts
• Carbon fibre dashboard
• Leather and suede MOMO quick release steering wheel
• Push button start
• Heater
• Carpets
• Sidescreen armrests
• 12v socket