#Caterham

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Caterham Seven CSR Twenty, 2024. A special edition that celebrates 20 years of the CSR chassis. It features Caterham's most compliant chassis and includes inboard front and fully independent rear suspension. Power comes from a 210bhp variation of the 2.0 litre Ford Duratec engine. Production will be limited to 20 cars

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Caterham Showcases Project V at Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 opened today at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan. This premier event brings together leading brands in the automotive industry, serving as a global stage for the latest trends and innovations. This year, British legendary sports car manufacturer Caterham has joined forces with Taiwan's battery technology pioneer, XING Mobility, to demonstrate the all-electric lightweight concept sports car, Project V. Equipped with XING Mobility's cutting-edge IMMERSIO™ CTP (cell-to-pack) battery system, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in Caterham's electrification journey.

Since its debut at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023, Project V has garnered global attention from automotive enthusiasts with its innovative design and performance capabilities. Its presence at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon represents another crucial milestone in Caterham's electric transition journey. The partnership between Caterham and XING Mobility not only demonstrates their shared commitment to innovation and sustainability but also highlights the boundless potential of electric sports cars.

Caterham welcomes visitors to explore Project V up close at booth No. 703 in East Hall 7, where they can experience the pioneering design features powered by XING Mobility's advanced battery technologies. This groundbreaking electric sports car, equipped with XING Mobility's innovative IMMERSIO technology, demonstrates the future of high-performance electric vehicles.

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Caterham Project V Concept

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So I dug around Facebook a bit and I found a historical photo- baby Pierre and baby Rio... Their smile is everything for me

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Caterham Seven Superlight sigma 150 2008. - source Car & Classic.

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1995 Caterham 21

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Mitsuoka ZERO1. These Lotus 7 lookalikes are based on NA Mazda MX5 / Miata / Eunos Roadster mechanicals. This is the series one car. They softened the Series 2 cars slightly so they were more user friendly to lesser drivers. Translation below.

Mitsuoka ZERO1

Mitsuoka Motors, a Japanese dreamy coachbuilder that has produced a small number of unique hobby cars, has released another fun and unique sports car. This time, the ZERO1 is a Japanese-made super fast roadster. The running gear is the Eunos Roadster, so it's easy to drive and maintain.

Dream time accelerating from 4000 RPM

The word "Mitsuoka" written on the vehicle inspection certificate shines. The ZERO1 uses the 1600cc (B6) power unit and drivetrain from the Mazda Eunos Roadster, so if you write it in racing style it would look something like "MITSUOKA-MAZDA". This is the first car that Mitsuoka Motors, which specializes in making replicas of classic cars, has launched as a chassis manufacturer.

The exterior of the car conveys a clear message that it is for the enjoyment of driving. As you can see, it is an open-type car with a Super 7 look. The frame is made of steel pipes and aluminum panels riveted together, which is an orthodox technique. The yellow cover seen in the photo is also a highlight.

The body (fiberglass) and engine hood (aluminum) are only attached as covers to protect against the elements, resulting in a lightweight car weighing just 710kg. It may be easier to understand if you imagine a light car with a 1600cc engine.

The engine, transmission, differential, rear suspension, and brakes are all from the Roadster (the front suspension is made by Mitsuoka), so there is no need to worry about any problems with the power or drivetrain.

It was a cold day on the day of the test drive, but when I turned the key, the engine started right away. The clutch stroke and weight were normal, and the pedals were easy to operate.

The driving position is also natural, so you will soon realize that you can drive this car just like you would a regular car. However, while the bucket-type seat with sliding seat was just right for me (160cm, 48kg), taller or larger people may find the position a little tight.

Driving around town is as easy as driving a FR Roadster. Now, let's head to the winding roads!

On regular roads, the Zero1 felt a little tame, but as soon as you opened the throttle fully on the highway, its hidden personality began to emerge.

Especially when the engine speed exceeds 4000 rpm, the surge of power and torque, the whirring sound of the muffler, and the vibrations you feel in your hips give you an indescribable sense of excitement that is different from that of a passenger car. It's the moment when you and the car become one. From that point on, driving becomes worthy of being called a sport.

The car has high stability, including straight-line stability at high speeds, and the suspension seems to outperform the engine. Perhaps because of the harder tires, the information and grip from the road surface is a little weak, but it responds to steering movements with agility. It certainly requires a certain level of skill to drive at high cornering speeds, taking advantage of its neutral steering characteristics rather than power drifting. Of course, it's also quite fast in normal driving.

Cars with a straddle-body-side style make people take it seriously. The ZERO 1 tickles the instincts of those who love driving. The first 99 units have already been sold out, so we are looking forward to the second and third editions.

PIC CAPTIONS

●The limit is high and there is little roll. It runs smoothly like a water spear. The standard Michelin tires could do with a little more grip.

Okuyama Michiko

A veteran female driver with 10 years of racing experience. Active in Formula Mirage, NI Endurance, Gr. A, etc. Due to her cheerful and friendly personality, she is also popular as an instructor at various driving schools.

●The dark lavender original meter is stylishly fitted to a modern carbon Kevlar panel. The interior is finished in black vinyl leather. The stainless steel roll bar is optional. If you remove the aluminum cover, the Mazda B6 engine will appear. On the right side there is a standard heater hose. A cooler can also be installed. The exhaust pipe that runs through the left side of the body has a stainless steel cover. Finally, the exhaust is at the rear. The suspension is double wishbone (F is made by Mitsuoka, and they also make stainless steel arms as an option).

The construction of the hood and the fastening parts are very well made. It also comes with a tonneau cover. This makes it smaller than the Roadster.

Main specifications

[Dimensions and weight]

Total length 3560 x total width 1680 x total height 1230

Wheelbase: 2310

Tread: Front 1425 x 1460

Vehicle weight: 710

[Engine· Performance】

Model: Mazda B6

Type: Inline 4 DOHC

Total displacement: 1597cc

Bore and Stroke:78.0×83.6

Compression ratio: 9.4

Maximum output: 120ps/6500rpm

Maximum torque: 14.0kgm/5500rpm

Fuel supply device: Electronically controlled fuel injection

Fuel used/tank capacity: unleaded regular 36L

Gear ratio: 1st gear 3.136

2nd gear 1.888

3rd gear 1.330

4th speed 1.000

5th speed 0.814

Final reduction ratio: 4.300

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Steering: Rack & pinion

Suspension front by Mitsuoka and rear from Eunos Roadster

Brakes: Front V-disc/rear disc

Tires: 185/60VR14 Michelin pilot SX

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Caterham Super 7

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Caterham Project V, 2023. A lightweight fully-electric coupé concept vehicle that has the potential to enter production in late 2025 or early 2026. The prototype has been styled by Caterham Chief Designer, Anthony Jannarelly, and built by Italdesign. It uses a 200kW (272PS) rear-mounted electric motor with a 55kWh battery pack. Bob Laishley, CEO of Caterham Cars Ltd has said “An electric Caterham of any shape and size has to stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being lightweight, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.” It will be presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Lotus Seven Series 4 

The Lotus Seven was first introduced in 1957 by Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Chapman’s idea was to create a lightweight, nimble sports car that could provide an engaging driving experience while being affordable for the average enthusiast. The car’s design was inspired by the clubman racers of the day and the earlier Lotus Mark VI and it was offered in both kit form and as a turnkey car. The kit option would be the most popular, vastly outselling the turnkey car as kit cars at the time avoided the automobile purchase tax which was no insignificant. Interestingly, the law stated that kit cars couldn’t be offered with assembly instructions, an issue that Chapman addressed in his own unique way by offering detailed disassembly instructions that the kit builder could follow in reverse to build their car.

The first Lotus Seven, also known as the Series 1, was powered by a 1.1 liter Ford Sidevalve engine producing 36 bhp, and the car weighed just 725 lbs. Its lightweight design was classic Chapman, with a tubular steel spaceframe chassis, a fiberglass body, and a simple cockpit with only the bare necessities.

The Seven was an instant success, praised for its agility, speed, handling, and its affordable cost. In 1958, Graham Hill drove the Lotus Seven factory demonstrator to victory in a race at Brands Hatch, solidifying the car’s reputation as a highly-capable racing machine in the right hands. Over the years, the Lotus Seven evolved through various iterations from Series 1 through to Series 4, each with its unique features and improvements. The Series 2, introduced in 1960, featured a stiffer, simpler chassis design, revised suspension, and a more powerful engine.

The Series 3, released in 1968, was most commonly powered by the 1.6 liter, inline-four cylinder Kent crossflow engine. The Series 3 cars were also produced under license in Argentina, with over 50 made, and the model would be reintroduced in modified form by Caterham after the Series 4 proved less popular than anticipated.

The Series 4, introduced in 1970, marked a significant departure from the earlier Lotus Seven models. The Series 4 was designed to be more comfortable and practical than its predecessors, with a wider body and improved amenities. It also featured a more powerful engine, capable of producing up to 120 bhp, making it faster than the previous Lotus Sevens.

Despite its increased comfort and convenience, the Series 4 retained the classic Lotus Seven design elements, such as its tubular spaceframe chassis and lightweight fiberglass body. As noted higher up, the car was available in kit form or as a fully assembled vehicle, making it accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.

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7s @ Sodegaura Forest Raceway

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I love Rio's interaction with his Caterham teammates... They all look so at ease with Rio like look at how Alex just wheezing here

Or, look at Tom Dillman who looks like he's about to drop the tea to Rio and how Rio is just eating it up here

Or this pic of Pierre and Rio doing the Pirelli pit stop challenge

In conclusion: Caterham Rio is the most sociable ngl