Caterham announces a new entry-level Seven
We all know that Caterham is famous for continuing the construction of the Colin Chapman-designed Lotus Seven track car. The seven, which is already
By Ameya Naik
We all know that Caterham is famous for continuing the construction of the Colin Chapman-designed Lotus Seven track car. The seven, which is already known for lightness and fuel-efficiency thanks to its stripped-down design, is to be further stripped down and made cheaper, thus more accessible to track-day fanatics.
As Caterham celebrates 40 years of developing and manufacturing the Seven, the new car will take the brand back to its simple design roots but remain entirely true to Caterham’s mantra of delivering “accessible fun”.
Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “As we celebrate our 40th anniversary at Caterham, it feels good to be taking the brand right back to where it started. Colin Chapman designed the original Seven to be entirely ‘fit-for-purpose’ – a racing car for the road with the driving experience at its heart.
He further promises that the new entry-level Seven will be uncomplicated, easy to run and, most important of all, an intuitive and exciting drive.
Caterham’s minimalist DNA is applied to every aspect of the new Seven and this includes the engine. It will come as no surprise if it turns out to be the most fuel-efficient Seven ever built.
