For the first time in a generation – well, 15 years – Caterham has produced a new car. And although it’s a track car – initially destined for a one-make series – it could spawn a new road car. The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R weighs in at beneath 600kg and appearance a bespoke Lola anatomy and a Ford Duratec engine acceptable for 300bhp. The Lola anatomy is said to be bespoke to the SP/300.R and the car carries architecture cues from the now iconic Seven.
Caterham-Lola SP 300.R Picture
Full chase abeyance is by way of bifold wishbones and pushrod dampers. The ride acme is adjustable and the auto and tyres are absolutely bespoke.The 2.0 litre Ford Duratec is tweaked and acquainted by Caterham to bear 300bhpo and drives through a semi-auto Hewland box. The sub-600kg weight comes in to play in a big way, with the 300bhp acquiescent a 0-60mph of just 2.5 abnormal and a top acceleration of 170mph. Caterham are planning to body 25 Caterham-Lola SP/300.R cars anniversary year at ВЈ60,000 + tax.