Caterham Cars has launched a CSR version of its most powerful European car – the Seven 485.
The 485 CSR is the pinnacle of the EU range of Sevens, offering 237ps and 206nm in torque from its two-litre Ford Duratec engine.
Priced at €54,995 (excluding VAT and local taxes), the Caterham 485 CSR will accelerate from 0-100kmh in a rapid 3.9 seconds and push on to a top speed of 225kmh.
With a host of additional options available via Caterham’s expansive Signature personalisation range, the 485 CSR is easily the most desirable and luxurious of the iconic British brand’s model line-up.
Adding purpose and initiative to the 485 CSR over its standard 485 brother is its push-rod inboard front suspension, its fully independent, double-wishbone rear suspension, 15” CSR alloy wheels, shod with Avon ZZS tyres and aero front wing guards.
Weighing in at just 580kg, the 485 CSR delivers an eye-watering 409 ps per-tonne, almost the same as a Lamborghini Huracan or a Ferrari 599.
Delivered built from the Caterham factory, the 485 CSR includes carpeted interior panels, a carbon dashboard, adjustable leather seats, a collapsible Momo steering wheel, a limited-slip differential and a choice of four paint options.
Graham Macdonald, CEO of Caterham Cars, said: “This is now the ultimate Caterham Seven to have if you’re outside the UK. We’ve had to trim our EU range because of the WLTP regulations but I’m delighted that we can still offer our continental European customers something that really reflects what Caterham has always been about – the thrill of driving.
“We’ve listened to our European customers and I’m pleased we can deliver something amazing to them after having to trim the range because of WLTP.”
Options available to owners who want to up the level of luxury even further include carbon fibre front wings, carbon leather side panels on the interior, a black Alcantara dashboard and LED high-intensity daytime running lights.
Caterham Seven 485 CSR
Vehicle Technical Specification
Engine Ford Duratec 1999cc, four cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission 5-speed manual gearbox
Chassis CSR
Max Power (ps / rpm) 237 ps @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque (nm / rpm) 206 nm @ 6300 rpm
Weight 580 kg
0-100 KPH 3.9 seconds
Power-To-Weight 409 ps-per-tonne
Top Speed 225 kph
Suspension Front: Push rod inboard front suspension.
Rear: Fully independent double wishbone rear suspension.
Wheels and Tyres Wheels: 15” CSR alloy wheels
Tyres (Front): Avon ZZS tyres 195/ 50 /15
Tyres (Rear): Avon ZZS tyres 245/ 40 /15
Brakes Twin circuit split front / rear with low level warning system
Front: Ventilated discs with quad-piston calipers
Steering Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock to lock
Standard Equipment
Delivered Built Seven 485 CSR €54,995.00
CSR chassis Ford Duratec 1999cc, four cylinder, naturally aspirated
5-speed manual gearbox Dry sump oil system
15” CSR Alloys with Avon ZZS Tyres Low Drag Aero Profile Wishbones
Limited-Slip Differential Push Rod Inboard Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone Rear
Suspension Brakes: Ventilated Discs front discs & quad piston calipers
Carpeted Interior Panels Black Pack
Black Vinyl Boot Cover Aluminium Aero Filler Cap in Black or Silver
Carpeted Interior Panels Carbon Dashboard
Adjustable Leather Seats Momo collapsible steering wheel
Heater 12V power socket
Choice of 4 paint options
Vehicle Additional Options and Equipment Packs
Chassis Options Lowered floors €495.00
Track Uprated Brake Master Cylinder €200.00
Interior Carbon Leather Pack €1,865.00
Map Pocket €55.00
Exterior Carbon-fibre front wings €455.00
High Intensity LED Daytime Running Lights €930.00
Carbon Indicator Pods €130.00
Paint Competition Red Exterior Paint (Custom) €1195.00
Triple Stripes (Side Graphic Only) €395.00
Painted ‘7’ grill €90.00
Signature Painted Cam Cover €150.00
Carbon Leather Side Panels €1,000.00
Black Alcantara Dashboard €600.00
Options Total €7,560.00
Caterham 485CSR €54,995.00
Total €62,555.00
Please visit http://www.caterham.co.uk or call +44 1293 312300 for more information.
