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With apologies to The Beatles, it was 40 years ago today (well, sort of…) that Caterham taught the Seven to play. The car as you’re likely aware, is a direct descendant of the quintessential Lotus of the same name. As befitting an anniversary year, Caterham has decided to up the Seven’s ante by plopping a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec into the engine bay, fortified by a supercharger to deliver 310 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.
Weight of the Caterham R620 is not yet known, but considering its estimated 2.8-second run to 60 miles per hour, and historically lightweight nature, it figures to be rather feathery. Caterham F1 driver Charles Pic will pilot the new R620 up the hill at theGoodwood Festival of Speed later this week, followed by GP2 driver Alexander Rossi. Orders are being taken now, and deliveries are expected - you guessed it - later this year.
We suggest you scroll down to read through the press release, wherein Caterham confuses us by saying the new R620 is “diametrically opposed” to its latest entry-level Seven while also adhering to its “brand mantra of delivering ‘accessible fun’ and the traditional Caterham minimalistic, lightweight approach.” Whatever… at least be sure to check out the image gallery above.Continue reading Goodwood-bound Caterham R620 to hit 60 mph in under 2.8 sec
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