Caterham Introduces New Mid-Vary Seven 340 With 170 HP 2.0-Liter Duratec Engine

Caterham introduced immediately that it’s bringing a brand new mannequin to its lineup in Europe and Japan. The brand new Seven 340 can be powered by the two.0-liter Duratec engine for extra energy and low-end torque.

The brand new mannequin will exchange the Seven 275, which Caterham described as “immensely well-liked,” so it’s an essential one for the model. The outgoing Seven’s 1.6-liter Ford Sigma engine is out, changed by the larger-displacement Duratec that makes 170 hp (127 kW/172 PS) and allows a high pace of 130 mph (209 km/h).

That quantities to 25 % extra energy than the outgoing engine, extra low-end torque, and, as you’d count on, there’s virtually no weight to shift round. The Seven 340 weighs in at simply over 500 kg (1,102 lbs), which is a power-to-weight ratio designed to thrill with out being too aggressive or fatiguing.

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The mannequin comes with Caterham’s new rear LED lights as commonplace for higher visibility on the highway. It additionally comes within the giant chassis format as commonplace, however can moreover be chosen with a low flooring for taller drivers.

Consumers of the brand new mannequin can be supplied two trim packages, one for the extra informal proprietor, and one for the observe driver. The S-Pack comes with a five-speed transmission, a highway suspension bundle, 14-inch basic alloy wheels, black leather-based seats, in addition to a full windshield and facet screens.

Consumers on the lookout for a extra targeted expertise, in the meantime, might choose the R-Pack variant. It’s best fitted to observe work and comes with a limited-slip differential, a sports activities suspension pack, 15-inch Orcus alloy wheels, four-point highway harnesses, a carbon fiber dashboard, and a composite aeroscreen.

Though the configurator shouldn’t be but prepared for the Seven 340, Caterham guarantees loads of methods to make the automobile distinctive by its signature part. That features particular paint finishes, various dashboards, and prolonged inside packages.

Costs for the Seven 340S begin €45,700 ($45,688 USD at present alternate charges), whereas the Seven 340R will price just a little extra, beginning at €47,200 ($47,187 USD). Japanese prospects are inspired to examine in with their native supplier for pricing data.