From the highly
desirable, but expensive, excess of yesterday’s McLaren P1 to today’s more
affordable four wheeled fun. Caterham Cars has introduced a new entry-level sports
car from the Caterham range, the Seven 160, powered by a compact, light, turbocharged
Suzuki engine.
The new Seven
160 produces a ‘mere’ 80 hp from its 660 cc, three-cylinder, turbocharged
engine, but this shoebox on skinny wheels will still accelerate to 60 mph in 6.5
seconds, with a top speed of 100 mph.
Priced
from £14,995 in component form, the car’s live-axle rear suspension, compact
engine and low weight embody the pioneering spirit of early Sevens and
represent a new entry-point to the Seven range.
It won’t
be everyone’s cup of tea but for the automotive purist who puts handling and
fun above expense and comfort, this will fire more midges up your nostrils than
anything else.
Wonder of
the kit will fit in a Christmas stocking?
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