2008 Caterham Seven Superlight R500

(from Caterham Press Release) THE NEW CATERHAM R500 – HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER

- 520bhp-per-tonne

- 0-60mph in 2.88 seconds

- 2.0 litre Ford Duratec engine tuned to produce 263bhp

- All-new electronic dashboard including keyless ignition

Optional upgrade sequential gearbox & launch control

For those really serious about their driving, the famous supercar-slaying R500 moniker is back with the arrival of the all-new Caterham Seven Superlight R500.

The latest model from the British sportscar manufacturer takes the minimalist, lightweight Seven philosophy to a new level with more power, sharper handling and for those venturing on track the option of launch control and the Caterham Motorsport engineered sequential gearbox.

Weighing just 506kg and producing 263bhp, R500 is the most potent race-tuned production Seven yet.

The Series 3 chassis flagship model blasts out 520bhp-per-tonne and is capable of propelling itself from 0-60mph in 2.88 seconds, delivering a pure adrenalin fix for those committed enough to strap themselves into the Kevlar race seats.

Performance upgrades for the R500 aimed squarely at the track day market include a sequential transmission, launch control, a gulping Carbon Induction Airbox and Eibach Springs and dampers derived from the Caterham C400 race series.

The R500 isn’t just about big performance statistics though; refinements and Seven firsts feature throughout and help distinguish it from its stablemates.

On sale immediately, the factory built Superlight R500 starts at Ј36,995.

© Source: seriouswheels
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