Modern Sports
2003 Caterham 7 R300 VVC
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"The R300 makes even the most pared-down road cars feel flabby and slow" - Evo Magazine.
Engine: 1800 cc straight 4
Power: 160 BHP
Transmission: 6 speed manual
0-60: 4.5 seconds
Top Speed: 130 mph
Band: 5
Doors: No
Windcreen: No (well sort of)
Wipers: No
Roof: No
Heater: No
Stereo: Oh come on now!
160 bhp might not sound a great deal but when it only has to push 500 kg along (think, Ford Focus 1,225 kgs) - you have yourself a car that is as mad as a box of frogs!
An amazing bit of kit, but not the most versatile. Carbon racing seats, four point harnesses, cramped cockpit, if you are thinking of taking this one out have a fitting beforehand.
This car should not be driven in the wet - really no joke, if you've got it booked and the ground is in the least bit soggy - cancel immediately! ("palm-moistening unexpected lock-stops oversteer in the wet" - Harry Catchpole - Evo magazine)
It has no weather protection and a tiny aero screen - what you see in the pics is what you get - so be prepared to be beaten senseless by the elements. The car must be stored securely in off street parking overnight under cover, if you can't do that, take it out for a quick adrenalin rush and bring it back to us so we can tuck her up safe and sound for the night.
Please note; Tempting as it may be this car is not covered to go on track days. Memberships are at jeopardy if this is abused - sorry
